Perception and Stigma Associated With Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Among Primary Caregivers of Patients Receiving These Therapies
Newer therapies like rTMS and tDCS are perceived more positively than ECT. Education and awareness play a critical role in reducing stigma and improving acceptance among caregivers.
Authors
- Sujita Kumar Kar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1107-3021)
- G. Srinivasan
- Nikita Tomar
- Sudha Mishra
Institutions
- King George's Medical University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ect
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/yct.0000000000001221
- Primary Topic
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00