The Journal of Ect
Overview
The Journal of ECT is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It provides a platform for researchers, clinicians, and scholars to share their findings, insights, and innovations in the field of ECT, promoting evidence-based approaches and fostering dialogue on its efficacy, safety, mechanisms, and future developments.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J ECT
Start
1998
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
1095-0680
e-ISSN
1533-4112
Country
United States
Language
English
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 5296
68
SJR / Ranks: 6738
663
CiteScore / Ranks: 6878
3.90
JIF / Ranks: 4316
2.5
Recent Articles
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Bhandari S, Dhyani M, Garg S, Tikka S
J ECT
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40085788
Objectives: Citing nonresponse to conventional treatments, neuromodulation based treatments are needed in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Data regarding continuous TBS (cTBS) in GAD has been anecdotal. Citing right posterior parietal...
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Kumar G, Goyal N, Mukherjee A, Sharma P, Ramamoorthy D
J ECT
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40085786
Background: Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are disabling and respond inadequately to antipsychotic treatment. Hypofunctioning of cortical areas such as anterior cingulate cortex and medial prefrontal cortex has been implicated in...
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Massaneda-Tuneu C, Loo C, Martin D
J ECT
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40036482
Although there is robust evidence of electroconvulsive therapy's (ECT's) efficacy in severe mental illnesses, its use is still constrained by patients' and clinicians' concern about the possibility of cognitive side...
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Vigne M, Kweon J, Fukuda A, Brown J, Carpenter L
J ECT
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40036478
Objectives: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a safe and effective therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). A crucial next step in improving rTMS therapy is to identify response predictors to...
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Van de Velde N, De Decker A, Geerts P, Verhaeghe S, Tandt H, Sienaert P, et al.
J ECT
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40036477
Objective: This study aims to explore perspectives of patients, family, and healthcare professionals on feasibility of family presence during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Methods: This qualitative study used semistructured interviews. Eleven...
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Jaafari M, Ouazzani Housni Touhami Y, Boujguenna I, Aalouane R, Rammouz I
J ECT
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40036476
No abstract available.
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Alcoverro-Fortuny O, Rueda S, Esnaola M, Usan F, Nunez S
J ECT
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 40020079
Objective: The stigma surrounding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) among healthcare professionals can lead to a lack of training, limit accessibility to treatment, and introduce variability in its application. The aim of...
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Dikec G, San E
J ECT
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 40020048
Objectives: Despite the recognized benefits and safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treating mental disorders, negative perceptions persist among both the public and mental health professionals. This stigma is often...
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Kendirkiran G, Uslu E
J ECT
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 40020039
Objectives: This study was carried out with a descriptive design to evaluate the performance, comprehensiveness, reliability, and quality of Turkish YouTube videos addressing ECT. Methods: The Turkish keywords "Elektrokonvülsif Terapi,...