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Apr 2023
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Episode 346: Electroconvulsive Therapy v...

Robert Duff, Ph.D.
About this episode
Hello, friends! In this episode, I tackle one awesome question from a listener. This person has treatment resistant depression and bipolar. Their mania is well-controlled, but they need a higher level of treatment for the depression. Their psychiatrist suggested either ketamine of electroconvulsive therapy, so in this episode, I break down everything you need to know about these treatments.   As always, you can send me questions to duffthepsych@gmail.com.  
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