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Office of Mental Health

Clinical Advisories & Guidelines

The following advisories have been issued by New York State Office of Mental Health to provide guidance to providers and the general public.

Health Advisory

Guidance on Electroconvulsive Therapy

September 22, 2007

OMH Guidance on Electroconvulsive Therapy presents a quality review process for State-operated psychiatric centers.

Health Advisory

Electroconvulsive Therapy Review Guidelines

January 13, 2003

Electroconvulsive Therapy Review Guidelines are for use by provider hospitals and facilities, based on the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommendations.