Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org › tests-proceduresOct 12, 2018 · Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. ECT seems to cause changes in brain chemistry that can quickly reverse symptoms of certain mental health conditions. ECT often works when other treatments are ...