4.3K views | Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment used for severe #depression, #bipolar disorder or #schizophrenia where brief electrical pulses are administered to the brain. It produces a brief seizure, which can change your #brain chemistry and quickly improve your symptoms. Dr. Veera Kommisetti, psychiatrist at Marshfield Medical Center, explains. | Marshfield Clinic Health System | Facebook