The use of ECT is MOST effective in the treatment of which of the following diagnoses?
a. Alzheimer's
b. depression
c. catatonia
d. schizophrenia
B
ECT is most effective in the treatment of severe depression. ECT is highly effective in helping clients who are severely depressed and do not respond to medications. Many studies on ECT and depression produce response rates as high as 90%, in comparison to medications, tricyclic antidepressants, and MAO inhibitors.
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