The efficacy and acceptability of electroconvulsive therapy for treating borderline personality disorder symptoms with or without comorbid disorders: a systematic review

The efficacy and acceptability of electroconvulsive therapy for treating borderline personality disorder symptoms with or without comorbid disorders: a systematic review

Abstract Background Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness connected with various mental disorders as a comorbid condition that affects an individual's capacity to live a healthy life. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a crucial medical intervention approach that can effecti...

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Main Authors:	Mohammad A. Abu Sabra, Andaleeb M. Abu Kamel, Mohammad R. Alosta, Elham H. Othman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2025-06-01
Series:	The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery
Subjects:	Electroconvulsive therapy Borderline personality disorder Comorbid disorders Major depressive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Symptoms
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-025-00998-x
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