the utilization of electrically induced repetitive firings of the neurons in the central nervous system to treat psychiatric illnesses such as the affective disorders of depression and mania or psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis or catatonia
the utilization of electrically induced repetitive firings of the neurons in the central nervous system to treat psychiatric illnesses such as the affective disorders of depression and mania or psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis or catatonia
psychotropic drug not associated with therapeutic use <=> lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
the utilization of electrically induced repetitive firings of the neurons in the central nervous system to treat psychiatric illnesses such as the affective disorders of depression and mania or psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis or catatonia
surgery whose purpose is to treat conditions that are diagnosed in the regular categories of mental illness <=> psychosurgery
the utilization of electrically induced repetitive firings of the neurons in the central nervous system to treat psychiatric illnesses such as the affective disorders of depression and mania or psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis or catatonia
by injections of metrazol, insulin, or other drugs, the patient was caused to go into convulsions somewhat like those of epilepsy <=> early (1930's) "shock treatment"
the utilization of electrically induced repetitive firings of the neurons in the central nervous system to treat psychiatric illnesses such as the affective disorders of depression and mania or psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis or catatonia
the utilization of electrically induced repetitive firings of the neurons in the central nervous system to treat psychiatric illnesses such as the affective disorders of depression and mania or psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis or catatonia <=> electroconvulsive therapy
the utilization of electrically induced repetitive firings of the neurons in the central nervous system to treat psychiatric illnesses such as the affective disorders of depression and mania or psychiatric symptoms such as psychosis or catatonia
has some psychological effect:alters thoughts, imagination, perception, or emotions; causes alertness, drowsiness, or feelings of anger <=> psychoactive drug