Electroshock therapy is painful and inhumane
If you’ve only seen electroshock therapy in the movies, then what you’re imagining is much more terrifying than what actually occurs during the procedure. Contrary to the negative stigma, electroconvulsive therapy can actually greatly benefit those with severe mental illnesses. Mayo Clinic explains small electric currents pass through the brain during the procedure, and this triggers a minor seizure.
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