New Hampshire Partners with Riverbend Mental Health Center for Electroconvulsive Therapy

November 7, 2025 - 13:07

New Hampshire has entered into a contract with the Concord-based Riverbend Mental Health Center, committing to a payment of $60,000 over the next two years for the provision of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This decision reflects the state's ongoing efforts to improve mental health services and expand access to treatment for individuals struggling with severe mental health conditions.

Electroconvulsive therapy is a medical treatment that involves electrical stimulation of the brain to alleviate symptoms of certain psychiatric disorders, particularly major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression. The therapy is typically administered under anesthesia and can provide rapid relief for patients who have not responded to traditional treatments.

Officials emphasize the importance of providing comprehensive mental health care, especially as demand for such services continues to rise. By partnering with Riverbend Mental Health Center, New Hampshire aims to enhance the range of therapeutic options available to residents in need of mental health support.