Title: Update From the American Psychiatry Association's Task Force on Electroconvulsive Therapy
Abstract: The symposia will be led by leaders in the field of ECT who are part of the Task Force. The speakers will outline the role of the Task Force and give a preview of the most important changes or clarifications in the recommendations that are due out in 2013 and will be published by APA Press. The Task Force members will also discuss the recent FDA hearings and update the audience on any recent announcements by the FDA on the regulatory status of ECT.