ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) is used to treat __________

A) severe depression.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) schizophrenia.
D) phobic disorders.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from severe mental disorders, particularly major depression.

Severe Depression

Severe depression is a more intense form of depression characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness, often accompanied by physical symptoms that disrupt daily functioning.

Bipolar Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic highs and depressive lows.