Chapter 21.Somatic Treatments
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The modern era in psychiatric treatment began with the introduction of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the late 1930s, chlorpromazine and tricyclic antidepressants in the 1950s, benzodiazepines and stimulants in the 1960s, and lithium in 1970. More recently, these treatments were joined by the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants and the second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs). Effective medications have revolutionized the practice of psychiatry and have been instrumental in helping to alleviate suffering and improve the lives of millions.
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