The most appropriate use of electroconvulsive therapy is as a
a. preferred treatment for trauma- and stressor-related disorders, particularly PTSD.
b. preferred treatment for neurocognitive disorders in which brain pathology exists.
c. last resort treatment for schizophrenia that has not responded to drug treatment.
d. last resort means of treatment for selected cases of depression that involves self-destructive or suicidal behavior.
ANSWER: d
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