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Electroconvulsive therapy and major depression in Down's syndrome.

A Lazarus1, R L Jaffe, W R Dubin

  • 1Philadelphia Psychiatric Center, Temple University School of Medicine, PA 19131.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for major depression in individuals with Down syndrome. This approach shows promise, especially for those unresponsive to antidepressant medications.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Major depression is a significant comorbidity in individuals with Down syndrome.
  • Treatment-resistant depression in this population presents unique challenges.
  • Limited research exists on the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for Down syndrome patients with depression.