Is Electroconvulsive Therapy Unsuitable for Children and Adolescents?

Is Electroconvulsive Therapy Unsuitable For Children And Adolescents?

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a treatment option for adults with affective disorders has a long history. ECT with children and adolescents, however, has not been widely used, and no empirical studies or controlled evaluations have been conducted. A review of the literature on ECT with minors reveals that it has an unknown mechanism of action, with a domain of applicability diminished yearly by legislation, litigation, and a wide range of intervention alternatives.

The use of ECT in childhood and adolescent disorders similarly was viewed as an area of unresolved debate.

An analysis of responses to the task force questionnaire (from which the report