electroconvulsive therapy

Could Anyone Tell Me the Effect of Imipramine ?

Question by Andrew the second: Could anyone tell me the effect of Imipramine ? I know of a person who is taking Imipramine tablets for some illness called “Mild Depression” . Could any one tell me the effects and side effects. What will happen in taking an over dosage. Best answer: Answer by Mr HaunImipramine is a very old tricyclic antidepressant, the first in its class ever developed. An article I attached below will tell you everything Answer by gurusmithAntidepressant Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant with general pharmacological properties similar to those of structurally related tricyclic antidepressant drugs such as amitriptyline and doxepin. Read more... ...

I Cant Remember the Name of This Book! Help?

Question by Ashlee: I cant remember the name of this book! Help? I read a book in High School that I would like to read again, but I cant remember what the title was or even the author. It was about girl in high school, her step dad was a criminal in some way, I dont remember the details.. Anyway in the beginning of the book her step dad sets her up and she is sent to a jail/rehab of sorts.. I know my details are a little vague and probably not totally accurate.. Towards the end of the book she sets fire to the jail and escapes.. Does anybody have any idea what book I am thinking of?? Read more... ...

'My Mother Was Given Electric Shock Therapy Against Her Will'

...  mother was given electric shock therapy against her will' Filed under: shock therapy for depression Electroconvulsive therapy — placing electrodes on a patient's temples to deliver an electrical current under anaesthetic — is used to treat severe depression and in some cases schizophrenia. It is designed to induce a seizure which can last for up to … Read more on Evening Standard   Marie Osmond Mental Illness Bombshell, Considered Electric Shock Treatment … Filed under: shock therapy for depression Read ...

Marie Osmond Came Close to Having Electroconvulsive Therapy to Cure Deep

...  Osmond came close to having electroconvulsive therapy to cure deep … Filed under: electroshock therapy for depression The facility she stayed at had the correct tools to give her electroconvulsive or electroshock therapy, which is a very aggressive treatment used to temporarily help deeply depressed or suicidal patients. However, Marie was unsure about the treatment … Read more on Daily Mail (blog)   Depression has no age Filed under: electroshock therapy for depression Read ...

Mental Health Treatment: Various Mental Health Treatments to Help Those With a Mental Illness

by aclu.socal Here is the good news – mental health is getting more attention from various governments around the world and as a result more mentally ill people have a better chance of a better lifestyle. As soon as someone around you begins to develop the symptoms of mental disorder, it is very important that you consult a mental health care provider and get help for the patient. Getting the right course of treatment helps to improve the condition of a person. In some cases, the patient might be able to recover from the illness which is a great achievement for all concerned. Read more... ...

Inpatient Treatment for Depression?

Question by : Inpatient Treatment for Depression? It started with really bad social anxiety and now i have “severe depression” and i cut a lot… my psychiatrist wants to put me in an inpatient care facility and i was just wondering what it’s like. I don’t really get the point, though, because there is no way i’m ever going to get better. Thanks. by the way i’m fifteen. Best answer: Read more... ...

Shock Therapy Rebounds at HCMC

Shock therapy rebounds at HCMC Filed under: shock treatment for depression Advocates say the side effects — headaches and some memory loss — are a small price to pay for a success rate that can be as high as 70 to 80 percent for cases of uncomplicated but severe depression that fail to respond to other treatment. Critics … Read more on Minneapolis Star Tribune   'Electric shock' therapy explained? Filed under: shock treatment for depression Read more... ...