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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Treatment Overview
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure used to treat severe depression. It may be used in people who have symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts or when other treatments such as psychotherapy and antidepressant medicines have not worked. It is also used for other psychiatric and neurological conditions, such as schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.
Before ECT, you are given anesthesia to put you in a sleepy state, and you are given medicines to relax your muscles. Then an electrical current is briefly sent to the brain through electrodes placed on the temples or elsewhere on the head, depending on the condition and type of ECT. The electrical stimulation, which lasts up to 8 seconds, produces a short seizure. Because of anesthesia, the seizure activity related to ECT does not cause the body to convulse.
It is not known exactly how this brain stimulation helps treat depression. ECT probably works by altering brain chemicals (similarly to medicines), including neurotransmitters like serotonin, natural pain relievers called endorphins, and catecholamines such as adrenaline.
ECT treatments are usually done 2 to 3 times a week for 2 to 3 weeks. Maintenance treatments may be done one time each week, tapering down to one time each month. They may continue for several months to a year, to reduce the risk of relapse. ECT is usually given in combination with medicine, psychotherapy, family therapy, and behavioral therapy.
What To Expect
Because of the effects of anesthesia, you may not remember the procedure. You may experience some confusion, nausea, headache, and jaw pain immediately following ECT. These effects may last several hours. You may also experience short-term memory loss. This effect should gradually get better within several weeks.
Why It Is Done
ECT is used for severe depression and other psychiatric or neurological conditions (such as bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or schizophrenia).
Sometimes ECT is used for older adults who are taking multiple medicines for other illnesses and who are not able to take additional medicines for depression. And sometimes ECT is used for people who cannot tolerate the side effects of the medicines for depression.
How Well It Works
Studies have shown that ECT is an effective short-term treatment for severe depression. ECT may be used after other treatments have not worked.footnote 1
It is important to have follow-up treatment with medicine or maintenance ECT to reduce the risk of relapse.
In rare cases, ECT may increase blood pressure, cause changes in heart rhythm, or produce seizures that last longer than expected. These physiologic changes typically occur right away after the ECT treatment and can be managed by the health professionals doing the procedure, if needed. Often, though, these changes resolve quickly without treatment.
The risks of untreated, severe depression (refractory depression) are often greater than the risks of ECT.
Other side effects of ECT may include headaches, muscle pain, nausea, and short-term and possibly long-term memory problems.
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) (2003). The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for depressive illness, schizophrenia, catatonia and mania. London: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Available online: http://www.nice.org.uk/TA059.
Current as of: May 28, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Lisa S. Weinstock, MD – Psychiatry
Current as of: May 28, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Lisa S. Weinstock, MD – Psychiatry
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The Best Resale Websites You Should Know About
So which sites are the best? We've got all of the need-to-know information about our favourite consignment marketplaces, so keep reading to find the one that's right for you!
About: Formed by Andy Shin and two former Gilt Groupe alumni (Leah Park and Christian Leone), Vaunte is a curated luxury e-commerce marketplace that allows you to shop the closets and homes of some of fashion's cognoscenti, including Charlotte Ronson, Nicole Trunfio, and Clare Vivier.
What You'll Find: Luxury brands for women, men, and the home. A quick browse revealed a Lanvin fuchsia silk sleeveless gown ($545), Christian Louboutin brown leather and braided rope wedges with chain detail ($235), and an Alexander Wang duffle bag in sand suede ($190).
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If You're Selling: Not just anyone can list their items on Vaunte; you must apply to become by submitting pieces for review or be invited by some who is already a member. If you submit items for review, Vaunte will pick what they want from your selection, suggest a retail price, and photograph each item at their headquarters.
If You're Buying: Everyone can shop simply by signing up for the site.
Commission Rate: They take 40% of the final sale price.
Shipping: The exact cost of shipping is calculated at the time of purchase and is based on the cost from the Vaunte Headquarters in New York City to the destination.
Returns: All sales are final.
About: Founded in 2012 by former model Jaclyn Shanfeld, Shop Hers is a luxury, e-commerce marketplace that allows members to both sell and buy pre-owned designer clothing and accessories. Bonus: the site allows you to search according to body measurements, so you can easily find sellers who wear a similar size.
What You'll Find: Women's luxury apparel and accessories. We spotted everything from a pair of Chanel nude and black cap-toe heels ($120) to a Rag & Bone brimmed fedora ($100) and a Christian Dior silk jersey cocktail dress ($1100).
How It Works
If You're Selling: Shop Hers gives sellers two options when listing products. If you want to list the items yourself, it's as simple as filling out an online form with the designer, type of item, price (note: this is entirely up to you!), and photographs.Don't have the time? Try the VIP service! All you have to do is ship the items you want to sell to the Shop Hers headquarters and they will photograph, price, list, and manage all communication for you.
If You're Buying: Click on The Goods section to shop by category or new arrivals, or use the Style Soul Mates tool to find sellers with your same size.
Commission Rate: If you're listing the item yourself, Shop Hers takes 18% commission; if you use the VIP service, they take 35%.
Shipping: Once you are notified an item has sold, you have three business days to ship it to the Shop Hers headquarters via FedEx, UPS, or USPS.
Returns: 14-day return policy
About: When it comes to hassle-free consignment stores and flash sale sites, The Real Real offers the best of both worlds. You can shop or sell pre-owned clothing, handbags, shoes, and fine jewellery via daily-curated designer sales. (Think: vintage Hermes or Chloe.) Even better: some sales offer up to 90% off retail prices.
What You'll Find: Hand-selected, authenticated luxury pieces for women and men. Recent finds include a 3.1 Phillip Lim mint silk top ($125), Alaia black leather sandals ($275), and a Dolce & Gabbana brocade skirt ($225).
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If You're Selling: You must register online and ship items directly to The Real Real headquarters for authentication.
If You're Buying: Sign up online for free to begin shopping designer sales right away. A First Look Membership is $5 a month and gives shoppers access to sales 24 hours in advance.
Commission Rate: Consigners will be charged a 40% commission rate on all sales. Once you sell at least $5,000 in merchandise, you will only be charged 30% commission.
Shipping: Shipping costs will be reimbursed once the item has sold.
Returns: You will receive a credit card refund within 14 days of a shipment. The return package must be shipped back to The Real Real within 21 days with a Returns Authorization number, which can be requested by emailing email@example.com.
About: Perfect for the savvy, social media-loving gal, Threadflip is a mobile app and online marketplace that allows sellers to upload images of products straight from their closet.
What You'll Find: Women's clothing, accessories, bags, shoes, and jewellery from contemporary brands. During a recent shopping excursion, we found everything from a Michael Kors gold shell watch ($177) to an Alexander Wang blue tote with rose gold hardware ($432) to an Acne pink leather moto jacket ($307).
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If You're Selling: Members with the mobile app can upload photos directly from their phones and list items by adding a description, selling price, and selecting a shipping method.
If You're Buying: Similar to an e-commerce site, Threadflip gives you the option to buy right away or add the item to your cart. You can even get to know the seller by clicking on their profile and following them as you would on Twitter.
Commission: You will be charged 20% commission on everything sold.
Shipping: As soon as an item is sold, sellers will be emailed a pre-paid shipping label.
?Returns: Policies are at the discretion of the sellers. The buyer must notify the seller of her wish to return an item and provide specific reasons within three days of receipt.
About: Launched two months ago by Ambre Dahan--the design director of Joe's Jeans--and Parisian expat Amandine Rohmer, Walk In My Closet lets you sell and purchase pre-owned apparel, shop new designer items, and discover current trends with the help of their online magazine. Additionally, you can browse the site's inspirational mood board and create and manage your own virtual closet by putting together an inventory of everything you own.
What You'll Find: New and pre-owned designer pieces for women. Cool stuff on the site includes Isabel Marant wedge sneakers ($110), a Giambattista Valli yellow printed silk dress ($460), and Pierre Hardy green leather slingback sandals ($175).
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If You're Selling: Referred to as "recycling," the process of selling your pre-owned clothing involves submitting any item for review. If Walk In My Closet likes your piece, it will go live for sale. They also offer an exclusive Concierge Service, which includes authentication, complimentary door-to-door shipping, and management of each sale.
If You're Buying: You can purchase items from the "new" and "recycled" sections with a 3-day return policy.
Commission: Walk In My Closet takes a 25% commission on all regular sales and 35% for the Concierge Service.
Shipping: Sellers will receive a pre-paid shipping label once their item has been sold. You have two business days to drop off the package at UPS for shipment.
?Returns: You can send a request for return within three days of receipt of purchase, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis provided the item is damaged, does not meet its description, or is counterfeit.
About: This members-only site offers a unique "shopping without spending" experience--think of it as online bartering--in which you give (Bib) and take (Tuck) women's clothing and accessories. When you join, you're awarded 20 "bucks" to start. You can also earn virtual credits by selling items, or buy them for $1 per credit.
What You'll Find: A mix of affordable and designer brands for women. We recently spotted Elizabeth & James slingback black cork wedges (50 bucks), a Jill Stuart cherry-print dress (75 bucks), and a Tory Burch yellow printed top (48 bucks).
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If You're Selling: When you list an item you want to sell--otherwise known as Bib--you must include photos and a price. Once it sells, you will receive virtual bucks for the amount of that piece and an email with a prepaid shipping label.
If You're Buying: You're able to shop the closets of other members--otherwise known as Tuck--using the bucks you've purchased or earned from selling items.
Shipping: The buyer will pay a shipping fee of $9 or $12 depending on the size of the item.
?Returns: All items are final sale.
About: Focused on social media, this site allows shoppers to connect with other users through Facebook, Twitter, and personal blogs. One thing to note: you need a Facebook or Twitter account to sign up--otherwise you're out of luck.
What You'll Find: Luxury and contemporary apparel brands for women and men, home décor and accessories, books, and do-it-yourself crafts. In a quick browse, we discovered a pair of Miu Miu black velvet bow platforms ($200), a Zara floral collared shirt ($35), and a Guess pink floral summer dress ($39).
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If You're Selling: Once you sign up via Facebook or Twitter, you can start listing items by clicking on the add button on the top right corner of the site (it's bright pink, you can't miss it). You can add a single item or create a curated collection.
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The winner of the sixth annual Leslie Eliason Excellence in Teaching Award is Professor Wei Liang, according to a May 16 announcement from Monterey Institute Provost Amy Sands. "Since arriving on campus, Professor Wei Liang has worked hard to engage students in meaningful learning experiences and activities and to establish an interactive learning environment for our students" said Provost Sands. "As a professor dedicated to her students and to delivering quality education, Professor Liang embodies much of what Professor Eliason dedicated her teaching efforts towards. Leslie Eliason was a strong woman, dynamic and passionate about her chosen profession of teaching."
Professor Wei Liang, who joined the Monterey Institute in the fall of 2007, is a professor of International Policy Studies and a research fellow with the Center for East Asian Studies. She teaches popular courses like The China Factor and the International Trade Negotiation Simulation. A committee of students, staff and faculty annually makes a final selection from a pool of nominated candidates.
Professor Liang will be recognized with a special luncheon celebration at the beginning of the fall semester. As the winner of the annual Eliason award, Professor Liang will receive $10,000 to support professional development in her field.
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Here at Lifehacker, we've often encouraged switching up your working environment to spark creativity and prevent burnout. Even taking a few days each month to work in a new place can benefit you greatly. Here, entrepreneur Wesley Verhoeve explains the benefits of his favorite non-office space: the coffee shop.
While team Family Records was in between offices in early 2012, we had 6 weeks to bridge until our new space was ready. During that time we were fortunate enough to be taken in as guests by awesome companies for stretches of time, and for the remainder we took over corners of coffee shops all over Brooklyn and Manhattan. The experience of working out of coffee shops was so positive that even after we moved into our new home, I made sure to get in a few "coffee shop days" each month. For carpal tunnel related reasons alone, I would not recommend working out of coffee shops every day, but here are some reasons why it might be great to try it for one or two days every month.
A change of environment stimulates creativity. Even in the most awesome of offices we can fall into a routine, and a routine is the enemy of creativity. Changing your environment, even just for a day, brings new types of input and stimulation, which in turn stimulates creativity and inspiration.
Fewer distractions. It sounds counter-intuitive, but working from a bustling coffee shop can be less distracting than working from a quiet office. Being surrounded by awesome team and officemates means being interrupted for water cooler chats and work questions. Being interrupted kills productivity. The coffee shop environment combines the benefit of anonymity with the dull buzz of exciting activity. Unlike working at home, with the ever-present black hole of solitude and procrastination, a coffee shop provides the opportunity of human interaction, on your terms.
Community and meeting new people. Meeting new people always provides me with new ideas, a different perspective at existing problems, or an interesting connection to a new person doing something awesome that inspires me. Today alone I met a top Skillshare teacher whose class I will now take, a sleep consultant, a publicist who offered to help with a project, and a wine consultant who recommended some bars.
To make the best out of your coffee shop days, keep a few things in mind:
Rotate coffee shops. Rather than going to the same coffee shop every time, switch it up, and avoid the stifling feeling of routine you were trying to avoid in the first place.
Buy something. Don't be a cheapskate nursing that one coffee throughout the day. Buy some stuff throughout the day, and tip well. Coffee shop workers are awesome, and they'll be awesome to you if you are a good customer. That hidden power plug will be revealed, an extra free refill will be given, an introduction will be made.
Placement. Don't sit near the door or the register, if you can avoid it. Temperature differences and high traffic don't help you to focus.
Power up. Come with a full charge. I like to not bring a power cord, unlike most folks, because I get 6 hours out of my laptop battery, and it forces me to take a break and work with focus because I will run out eventually.
There you have it, a few reasons why I recommend taking a break from the office at least once a month, and some tips on how to get the most out of it. For those of you located in, or traveling to, the New York City area, I have put together a special Foursquare list with 15 of my favorite local coffee shops to work from. Let us know how it goes!
Why You Should Work From a Coffee Shop, Even When You Have an Office | Fast Company
Wesley Verhoeve is the founder of Family Records and GNTLMN.com. He writes about the intersection of music, tech, and innovation, as well as modern marketing, product strategy, and great customer experiences across different industries.
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