All of the following statements are accurate about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) EXCEPT
A)long-term memory problems are associated with ECT.
B)ECT treatment should be followed up with medication or psychotherapy.
C)short-term memory loss is a side effect of treatment with medication.
D)depressed patients with psychotic symptoms should be treated with medication, not ECT.

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ECT is actually considered an effective treatment option for severe depression, including cases with psychotic symptoms, often when medication has not been successful. Medication is not the only treatment for such patients; ECT can be highly beneficial.

All of the Following Statements Are Accurate About Electroconvulsive Therapy