The weird and brilliant innovations that led to electroconvulsive therapy—and the mystery of why it works
When I began considering electroconvulsive therapy, better known as electroshock, I assumed the “shock” part referred to the electrical zap you received. An electrode or two on your head. Some doctor pressing a button. A machine buzzed audibly. Zap, zap. You were shocked. Maybe changed forever. Mayb
<p>When I began considering electroconvulsive therapy, better known as electroshock, I assumed the “shock” part referred to the electrical zap you received. An electrode or two on your head. Some doctor pressing a button. A machine buzzed audibly. Zap, zap. You were shocked. Maybe changed forever. Mayb</p>