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The Development Of Electroconvulsive Therapy, Deborah J. Sevigny-Resetco
The Development Of Electroconvulsive Therapy, Deborah J. Sevigny-Resetco
Sound Neuroscience: An Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
The current acceptance of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a suitable treatment for depression is a result of years of medical and ethical controversy. The treatment faced social, political, and scientific barriers as it developed; however, its effectiveness in treating mental disorders has allowed it to remain in use to this day. This paper will trace the changes electroconvulsive therapy has seen in technology, application, and societal endorsement over the years.
Schizophrenia: Then And Now, Christina Lee
Schizophrenia: Then And Now, Christina Lee
Sound Neuroscience: An Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
The term "schizophrenia" was introduced over 100 years ago and it is a psychological disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality as well as a disruption of thought, perception, mood, and movement. Throughout the years, a lot of information has been uncovered but there is still a lot of progress to be made in terms of understanding its etiology and in creating effective treatment options.
Defining Concussion And Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A History Of Confusion And Debate., Brenda Seymour
Defining Concussion And Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A History Of Confusion And Debate., Brenda Seymour
Sound Neuroscience: An Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
Although concussions were first described in ancient times by Hippocrates, the definition of concussion and what differentiates it from other head trauma has been debated throughout history. Since the 9th century, doctors such as Rhazes, Berengario da Carpi, and Doctor Read have further refined the definition and diagnosis of concussion, coming to the first neuropathologic descriptions of the term in the 17th century. Today, the debate continues over whether a concussion is defined as a physical blow to the head, or the abnormal symptoms following such trauma. Other terms such as Mild Traumatic Brain Injury have made their way into …
The History Of Depression In Neuroscience, Morgan Hellyer
The History Of Depression In Neuroscience, Morgan Hellyer
Sound Neuroscience: An Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
Depression is a very common illness that has plagued humanity for thousands of years. Throughout the years depression has been explained in a multitude of ways and treated in even more, yet to this day there is no quantifiable cure for depression. The history of depression proves that despite years of research and investigation, a valid cure for depression is still only a passing hope that is simply masked by current treatments that only serve to dull the symptoms.