Definition: Convulsions induced in order to treat MENTAL DISORDERS. It is used primarily in the treatment of severe affective disorders and SCHIZOPHRENIA.
do not confuse with CONVULSIONS /ther; do not confuse X ref SHOCK THERAPY with SHOCK /ther nor X ref INSULIN COMA THERAPY with INSULIN COMA; DF: CONVULSIVE THER
See AlsoInsulin Coma ExamplesElectroconvulsive Therapy
Other names Shock Therapy, Insulin; Shock Therapy; Insulin Coma Therapy; Therapies, Shock; Therapies, Insulin Coma; Therapies, Convulsive; Shock Therapies; Insulin Coma Therapies; Convulsive Therapies; Coma Therapies, Insulin; Therapy, Shock; Therapy, Insulin Shock; Therapy, Insulin Coma; Therapy, Convulsive; Insulin Shock Therapy; Coma Therapy, Insulin
