Shock therapy (psychiatry)

Last updated October 03, 2025

Shock therapy may refer to one of a set of techniques used in psychiatry:

Currently used

Electroconvulsive therapy, which induces a seizure in the brain to treat disorders.
Graduated electronic decelerator (GED), a device that applies an electric shock to punish undesirable behavior.

No longer used

Insulin shock therapy, for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Convulsive therapy, using pentylenetetrazol or other agents to induce seizures.

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