BiM #4 - Unlocking Hope: Depression & Electroconvulsive Therapy - Feat: Alvaro Olivares, MD

In this episode, we talk about depression - the most prevalent mental health problem in the world. We will learn about its symptoms, contributing factors, and available treatments, including medications, talk therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Our guest, Dr. Alvaro Olivares, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University and the chief of the Outpatient Electroconvulsive Therapy unit at Butler Hospital, RI. He discusses the benefits and risks of ECT for severe depression and other common psychiatric disorders, as well as misconceptions about the procedure. Join our conversation to learn some helpful and interesting information on depression, its challenges, and the various treatment options available.

Topic: Unlocking Hope: Depression & Electroconvulsive Therapy 
Script editors: Micah Duggins-Warf, MD & Camila Cosmo, MD PhD  
Senior editor: Tracey Guthrie, MD 
Co-EIC: Tracey Guthrie, MD & Camila Cosmo, MD PhD 
Guest: Alvaro Olivares, MD 
Host: Tracey Guthrie, MD 
Co-host: Camila Cosmo, MD PhD 
Video/Audio productor: William Cosmo, MBA