Electroconvulsive stimulation drives cortical spreading depression dependent immediate early gene expression in mice

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment for several psychiatric disorders, though its biological mechanisms remain unclear.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment for several psychiatric disorders, though its biological mechanisms remain unclear. Its therapeutic action has traditionally been attributed to the generalized seizure ECT induces. However, this view is challenged…