SHOCKING TRUTHS ABOUT ECT Are You Misinformed | ft Prof Jagadisha Thirthalli & Dr Harkishan Mamtani

SHOCKING TRUTHS ABOUT ECT Are You Misinformed | ft Prof Jagadisha Thirthalli & Dr Harkishan Mamtani

Is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) misunderstood or misrepresented? Dr. Harkishan Mamtani sits down with Prof. Jagadisha Thirthalli, Head of Psychiatry at NIMHANS, to set the record straight on one of psychiatry’s most debated treatments.

Is ECT really as frightening as it’s portrayed in films? Does it still hold value in modern psychiatric practice? And are patients truly informed before undergoing the procedure? Tune in for expert insights, clinical truths, and a much-needed reality check on this often-misunderstood mental health treatment.

Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation—it might change the way you think about ECT forever.

00:00 – Introduction
01:43 – Last episode recap (#6)
04:46 – What is the most common reaction when you suggest ECT to patients?
07:20 – Why is there stigma and misconception around ECT?
10:20 – Evolution of ECT: From early use to modern-day safety
16:51 – How long does anesthesia last during ECT? (Myth vs Reality)
19:00 – Does ECT help suicidal patients? (Real-world improvement)
23:02 – Can ECT be considered a first-line treatment in some cases?
25:12 – What about the use of ECT in children?
26:12 – What precautions should psychiatrists take while giving ECT to children?
29:38 – In which conditions would you avoid recommending ECT?
30:12 – What are the side effects patients must know before choosing ECT?
35:46 – How does ECT actually work?
38:50 – How effective and useful is ECT Can Be?
41:28 – Can you share a remarkable case where ECT made a big difference?
48:27 – What role should media play in portraying ECT responsibly?
50:48 – Are there any upcoming treatments that may replace ECT in the future?
52:43 – What can psychiatrists and mental health advocates do to normalize ECT in the community?

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