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Janki Intwala
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After trying multiple antidepressants, and seeing two therapists, Steve's depression wasn't getting any better. His psychiatrist recommended that Steve try ________.

A) trephining
B) relaxation training and meditation
C) electroconvulsive therapy
D) psychosurgery

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure to treat certain mental disorders.

Psychosurgery

A medical procedure that involves operating on the brain to treat mental illness or abnormal behavior, now rare due to advancements in psychiatric medication and therapies.

Trephining

Trephining, or trepanation, is an ancient surgical intervention that involves drilling or scraping a hole into the human skull, historically performed for medical and ritualistic purposes.

  • Gain insight into the assorted pharmacological approaches employed in treating mental health issues and their bodily impacts.
  • Distinguish between the pharmacological treatment and the management strategies of psychological disorders compared to alternative therapeutic methods.
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