Social Stigmata of Electroconvulsive Therapy and Their Reduction Strategies
10.22857/kjbp.2020.27.2.005
- Author:
Jun hee LEE
1
;
Min ah KIM
;
Se Hyun KIM
;
Yu Sang LEE
;
Jun Soo KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:SPECIAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry
2020;27(2):37-41
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Modified electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) which started in 1950s is a safe and efficacious treatment for several mental disorders including mood disorders and psychotic disorders. However, its usage in present days is still limited by misconceptions and stigmata of ECT. This paper overviews the background from which the stigmata of ECT stemmed and the current status of stigmata surrounding ECT among the public and medical professionals. In addition, a few potential strategies for reducing stigmata of ECT are provided in this review.
