The role of ECT in suicide prevention

Max Fink; Charles H. Kellner; W. Vaughn McCall

doi:10.1097/YCT.0b013e3182a6ad0d

The role of ECT in suicide prevention

Max Fink, Charles H. Kellner, W. Vaughn McCall

Psychiatry and Health Behavior

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Abstract

Suicide is a leading cause of death among psychiatric patients, and a leading cause of death from all causes in people younger than 30 years. The rapid relief of severe depression, mania, and psychosis by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is accompanied by the rapid reduction in suicide drive. Electroconvulsive therapy use is, however, inhibited by fear of electricity, unreasoned prejudice, legislative restrictions, and the limited availability of trained professionals and adequate facilities. This review assesses the experience with ECT in persons with suicide risk and recommends the consideration of ECT in treatment algorithms to reduce suicide rates.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	5-9
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of ECT
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/YCT.0b013e3182a6ad0d
State	Published - Mar 2014

Keywords

electroconvulsive therapy
suicide
suicide risk

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Neuroscience (miscellaneous)
Psychiatry and Mental health

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