After a Person Completes a Successful ECT Treatment of Depression,current

question 104

Multiple Choice

After a person completes a successful ECT treatment of depression,current research suggests:

• A) all treatment can be stopped.
• B) drug treatment should begin.
• C) some type of continuation or maintenance therapy is needed.
• D) a follow-up with the same type of therapy is required.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A crucial brain structure involved in controlling various endocrine functions via the pituitary gland, playing key roles in the regulation of the autonomic nervous system and maintaining the body's homeostasis.

Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands in the endocrine system.

Nerve Cross Over

The process whereby nerve fibers intersect or cross over from one side of the body to the other, often seen in pathways between the brain and spinal cord.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.