E.C.T.
Electro-Convulsive Therapy is a treatment for severe depression in which 120 volts is applied to the patient's head for up to three seconds. Many people know someone who's had E.C.T. so it's somewhat surprising that scientists have only just begun to ask the fundamental question, does E.C.T. work? Kieran Prendiville investigates.
Film editor PAUL RAPLEY
Executive producer DAVID FILKIN Producer EDWARD BRIFFA