Treating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Dr. Michael Demas with Melodie Boyko following her ECT treatment

Dr. Deams and Melody.jpg — Dr. Michael Demas with Melodie Boyko following her ECT treatment

July 13, 2016

Treating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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Dr. Michael Demas

Medical Specialist in Psychiatry

Dr. Michael L. Demas has a medical practice at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.

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Treating Severe Depression with Electroconvulsive Therapy

Matt Dringenberg

Electroconvulsive therapy, also known as ECT, has been one of the most successful treatments for depression for more than 70 years. Download video
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Treating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Treating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Dr. Michael Demas

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Treating Severe Depression with Electroconvulsive Therapy

Matt Dringenberg

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