A psychiatrist is seeing a person who is seriously depressed and has attempted suicide. The person was taking antidepressant medication for months with no relief of the symptoms. It is possible that the psychiatrist will consider which of the following as the next treatment?
A. cognitive-behavior therapy
B. electroconvulsive therapy
C. tricyclic therapy
D. interpersonal therapy
Answer: B
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