Though Initially Created for Use with Schizophrenia,electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)is Best

question 135

Multiple Choice

Though initially created for use with schizophrenia,electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is best suited for individuals suffering from ________________.

• A)depression
• B)anxiety
• C)dissociative identity disorder
• D)bipolar disorder

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