“When I heard electroconvulsive therapy I was like absolutely NOT 😭. It sounded so intense. But Dr Akul explained that the treatment was completely safe and I wouldn’t experience the procedure the way I was imagining. I did have a little headache around a couple sessions, but it was quite manageable, and the team kept checking on me. Most importantly, after months of feeling completely stuck, I finally started feeling some results.”
Why Doctors Consider ECT for Severe Depression, over Standard Treatments
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Faster Route to Remission
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Brain Stimulation Treatments
How ECT Works at BetterPlace
What is ECT?
ECT, or Electroconvulsive Therapy, is a medical treatment used for severe depression and certain other mental health conditions. It uses a carefully controlled electrical impulse to stimulate the brain.
Does ECT Actually Work?
Yes. ECT is one of the most effective treatments available for severe depression and other mental health conditions, particularly when symptoms are intense or other treatments have not helped enough.
Is ECT Safe?
Modified ECT is designed to be safe and is a very carefully managed treatment. Your care team will monitor you very closely. Some people experience mild, short-term effects such as a headache afterwards, but it usually settles quickly after the treatment. Long-term side effects may happen although rare.
How is ECT Administered?
You receive a short acting general anaesthetic before treatment. Once you are anaesthetised, the medical team delivers a carefully controlled electrical stimulus through electrodes placed on your head. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes, followed by monitored recovery.
Why BetterPlace is the Right Choice for your ECT Treatment
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Your Step by Step ECT Journey at BetterPlace
Detailed First Session (90 min)
You’ll first meet with a psychiatrist who will understand your symptoms, treatment history and how your condition is affecting your daily life.
ECT Suitability & Medical Evaluation
Your psychiatrist will assess whether ECT is appropriate for you. You will also need a medical and anaesthesia evaluation before treatment to make sure you can undergo ECT safely.
Personalised ECT Treatment Plan
If ECT is right for you, we’ll create a treatment plan based on your condition and needs. Your team will explain how many sessions you may need, what happens during treatment and what you can expect afterwards.
Ongoing Care After ECT
Your care doesn’t stop when your ECT sessions end. We’ll continue to monitor your progress and plan the next stage of your treatment, which may include medication, therapy, follow-up consultations or maintenance treatment.
The Difference is Clear Side by Side
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Meet the Experts Behind Your Care
Dr. Sunil Mittal
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Online, in-person
Hindi, English
40+ Years Experience
Dr. Shambhavi Jaiman
Consultant Psychiatrist
Online, In-person
English, Hindi
7+ Years Experience
Dr. Siddharth Sethi
Consultant Psychiatrist
Online, In-person
English, Hindi, Marathi
7+ Years Experience
Dr. Akul Gupta
Consultant Psychiatrist
Online, in-person
Hindi, English
5+ Years Experience
Dr. Anchal Saxena
Consultant Psychiatrist
Online, In-person
English, Hindi
4+ Years Experience
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Transformation Stories at BetterPlace!
“My mother had become so depressed she barely spoke, stopped eating properly and would just lie in bed the whole day. Medicines were not helping enough and the doctor suggested ECT. Obviously our whole family was scared initially. But Dr Siddarth explained the procedure properly and that helped a lot. After a few sessions we slowly started seeing mummy come back. Seeing her laugh with my children again was a very big moment for us.”
“I am 62 and have had depression on and off for many years. When my psychiatrist suggested ECT, I said no immediately because I had a very old-fashioned idea of what it was. My daughter convinced me to at least understand the treatment first. I’m glad she did. Dr Jaiman explained the pre-treatment and what to expect afterwards very well, and cleared all my doubts patiently. It wasn’t some dramatic experience. For me it became another medical treatment that helped when other things had not helped enough.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Your psychiatrist may recommend ECT if your symptoms are severe, if you need faster improvement, or if medication and therapy have not helped enough. They will assess your condition carefully before suggesting it.
You will be under general anaesthesia during the procedure, so you will not feel the electrical stimulus itself. You may experience temporary headache, muscle soreness or confusion afterwards.
No. You receive a short general anaesthetic before treatment begins. You usually wake up shortly after the procedure in a monitored recovery area.
ECT can work very well for severe depression, particularly when other treatments have not helped enough. Your response will depend on your condition, symptoms and treatment history.
The number of sessions varies from person to person. Your psychiatrist will decide your treatment schedule based on your symptoms and how you respond along the way.
Not always. Some people receive ECT as an outpatient treatment, while others may need hospital admission depending on their condition and overall health. Your psychiatrist will tell you what applies to you.
ECT does not aim to change your personality. The goal is to treat symptoms such as severe depression, low mood, loss of interest or other serious psychiatric symptoms.
The treatment itself takes only a few minutes, but you will need additional time for preparation, anaesthesia and recovery. Your team will tell you how long to plan for on the day.
The BetterPlace clinic is open from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm on Monday through Saturday.
