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Essays on ECT

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Jul 17, 2026ACX

Your Book Review: Great And Desperate Cures

A review of 'Great and Desperate Cures' by Elliot Valenstein, which examines the history of lobotomy and psychosurgery, explaining how tens of thousands of patients underwent dangerous brain operations from the 1930s-1950s despite poor evidence of effectiveness.

132 min read 20,439 words

May 25, 2021ACX

Peer Review Request: Depression

Scott Alexander presents a detailed guide on depression, covering its causes, symptoms, and various treatment options, including lifestyle changes, therapies, medications, and other interventions.

72 min read 11,078 words

antidepressants cognitive behavioral therapy depression