Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Was First Used in the Treatment Of

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Multiple Choice

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was first used in the treatment of:

• A) agoraphobia.
• B) psychosis.
• C) paranoia.
• D) bipolar disorder.

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Antipsychotic Drugs

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