The MHA describes electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a type of electrical stimulation of the brain, usually overseen by a psychiatrist, anesthesiologist and other medical staff. The two main types of stimulation currently used are bilateral pulse stimulation and unilateral pulse stimulation (which causes fewer side effects).

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