Shock therapy is effective in preventing suicide. A 1986 study involving 1,494 patients found no difference in suicide rates between shocked and non-shocked depressed patients. A close examination of the literature does not support the commonly held belief that ECT exerts long-range protective effects against suicide.'' 2 . Some early literature on the subject indicated brain damage was the source of the improvement.
Shock treatment is effective in eradicating depression.
A 1984 study showed no difference between shock and non-shock patients after 4 weeks. A six month follow up also showed no difference. People receiving shock treatment do not suffer long term damage to their memory. Only 1 in 200 people have trouble with memory after shock treatment. Weisberg L., Elliott, D., Mielke, D. Intracerebral hemorrhage following electroconvulsive therapy.