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    Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and drug treatments can treat depression medically, while psychological treatments also help manage symptoms. ECT involves inducing seizures but risks memory loss. Antidepressants increase serotonin levels but side effects are common. Psychological treatments for depression include cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy, which help change negative thought patterns and improve social support respectively. While ECT can drastically improve severe depression, memory loss is a major downside.

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    Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and drug treatments can treat depression medically, while psychological treatments also help manage symptoms. ECT involves inducing seizures but risks memory loss. Antidepressants increase serotonin levels but side effects are common. Psychological treatments for depression include cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy, which help change negative thought patterns and improve social support respectively. While ECT can drastically improve severe depression, memory loss is a major downside.

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    Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and drug treatments can treat depression medically, while psychological treatments also help manage symptoms. ECT involves inducing seizures but risks memory loss. Antidepressants increase serotonin levels but side effects are common. Psychological treatments for depression include cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy, which help change negative thought patterns and improve social support respectively. While ECT can drastically improve severe depression, memory loss is a major downside.

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    Bipolar and Depressive Test

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    1. Depression can be treated with medical treatments and it can be managed with
    psychological treatments. Medical treatments include the use of electro-convulsive
    therapy (ECT) and chemical/ drug treatments. Depression can also be treated
    psychologically.

    (a) Outline the procedure of ECT for depression. [2]

    (b) (i) Explain one chemical/drug treatment for depression. [2]


    (ii) Suggest one weakness of this chemical/drug treatment for depression. [2]

    (c) Outline two psychological treatments for depression. [4]

    (d) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using ECT for the treatment of
    depression. You should include a conclusion in your answer. [5]

    2. ‘The cognitive explanation of depression is the only explanation needed.’

    To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use examples of research you
    have studied to support your answer. [12]

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