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Electroconvulsive therapy is associated with a reduction in self-reported suicidal ideation in adolescents

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Suicide is the second most common cause of death of adolescents in the United States [1], and suicidal ideation (SI) is a major risk factor for suicidal behavior [2]. There are, however, no proven pharmacologic treatments for suicidality in youth [3], and effective interventions for SI are badly needed. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for affective disorders, and in adults is associated with a reduction in SI [4]. To assess the generalizability of that adult result to adolescents, this study explores the association between ECT and self-reported SI among adolescents.

Source: Brain stimulation

DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2022.08.011

Authors: James Luccarelli, Thomas H. McCoy, Stephen J. Seiner, Michael E. Henry

Institutions: Harvard University, McLean Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,550