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- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can be an effective treatment for some types of mental illness.
- Amnesia
Loss of memory can be temporary or permanent, but 'amnesia' usually refers to the temporary variety.
- Depression and ageing
Older people are at greater risk of developing mental health conditions because of the cumulative effect of numerous risk factors, including chronic illness and isolation.
- Schizoaffective disorder
Diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder may be difficult because the symptoms are similar to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
- Mental health laws and compulsory patients
If you are a compulsory patient under the Mental Health Act, you have rights and there are people who can help you.