It was used for Bipolar disorder and other types of depression. Both forms of shock therapy were developed in the 1930s; their use has declined since the introduction of tranquilizing drugs and antidepressants.

• 该种疗法被用来治疗躁郁症和其它类型的抑郁症。这两种休克疗法都产生于1930年代;在发明了镇静剂和抗抑郁剂之后,它们的用途减弱。