Deep sleep therapy
Deep sleep therapy (pronunciation: /di:p sli:p θɛrəpi/), also known as prolonged sleep treatment or continuous narcosis, is a controversial form of psychiatric treatment in which drugs are used to keep patients in a state of deep sleep for extended periods of time.
Etymology
The term "deep sleep therapy" is derived from the English words "deep", "sleep", and "therapy". "Deep" comes from the Old English "deop", meaning profound or intense. "Sleep" comes from the Old English "slæp", which means the state of being in rest. "Therapy" is derived from the Greek "therapeia", meaning healing or medical treatment.
Procedure
In deep sleep therapy, patients are put into a drug-induced coma for a period of days or weeks. The therapy is typically used in conjunction with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and other forms of treatment. The goal of the therapy is to alter the patient's mental state and alleviate symptoms of mental disorders.
History
Deep sleep therapy was first used in the 1920s and was popularized in the 1950s and 1960s. However, it fell out of favor due to concerns about its safety and efficacy. In the 1980s, the therapy was linked to a number of deaths in Australia, leading to a public inquiry known as the Chelmsford Royal Commission.
Controversy
The use of deep sleep therapy has been controversial due to concerns about its safety and efficacy. Critics argue that the therapy can lead to serious side effects, including brain damage and death. In addition, there is debate about whether the therapy is effective in treating mental disorders.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deep sleep therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Deep sleep therapy
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