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What is the primary indication for Electroconvulsive Therapy?

Psychotic illnesses
Schizophrenia
Depression (correct)
Malnutrition

What is the second most common indication for Electroconvulsive Therapy?

Delusional depression
Catatonia
Schizophrenia
Psychotic illnesses (correct)

Which condition is ECT the primary treatment for when severe malnutrition, exhaustion, and dehydration have occurred due to lengthy depression?

Schizophrenia
Psychotic illnesses
Delusional depression
Depression (correct)

What is the main contraindication for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Presence of metal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common adverse reaction to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Headache (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Vagus Nerve Stimulation?

Epilepsy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main side effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation?

Voice alteration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Deep Brain Stimulation?

Improve mood (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Light Therapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main negative effect of Light Therapy?

Jitteriness (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of psychotherapy is time-limited and focused?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the biological effect of exercise on depression?

Increases serotonin availability (C) Signup and view all the answers

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