| MYTHS | FACTS |
|---|---|
| BPT is given to an AWAKE patient | Patient is under anesthesia for the entire procedure. BPT is given after anesthesia has been given. |
| “Electrical Shock” is given for a long time. | Controlled electrical stimulation is given using a specialized machine. The average duration of the stimulus is for a few seconds (1-3 seconds). |
| BPT causes permanent memory loss | BPT is not associated with any permanent damages to memory or to other brain structure. |
| BPT resets/factory resets the brain | BPT causes a complex chain of changes in the chemical balance of the brain, which leads to recovery from illness. It does not alter the brain structure in any way. |
| A person goes crazy after receiving a course of BPT | BPT is the cure to an illness, and does not cause the illness. |
| After a course of BPT, the patient becomes dependent on BPT. | No form of dependence occurs after a course of BPT. |
| BPT is given to patients who have serious mental illnesses. | BPT can be given to any patient with mental illnesses, irrespective of the severity of the illness. |
