Electroconvulsive therapy in the adolescent group case report

Abstract

Electroconvulsive therapy in the adolescent group case report Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective method for the treatment of mental illnesses. Use of ECT in children and adolescents is rare although studies have shown equal efficacy as in adults with lower rate and severity of adverse effects. This paper discussed the impact of ECT usage in three adolescent patients who were diagnosed with several disorders and refractory to other treatment modalities. It was observed that all three adolescents benefited from the treatment with few adverse effects. If resistance to other modalities exists in adolescent patients, ECT should be considered and applied; and if not applicable, the patient should be referred to the centers where it is applied. In addition, we believe that such efforts that help clinicians increase their knowledge and experience on ECT and promote the conditions to implement ECT in child and adolescent psychiatry clinics will be useful.