Balthazar's depression is being treated through a procedure in which electrodes are placed on both sides of his head and a brief current is turned on. the current triggers a seizure that lasts about a minute, causing his body to convulse. his treatment is known as:

This treatment is known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, with the intention of triggering a brief seizure to provide relief from mental disorders. ECT may not work for everyone and it is frequently used when other treatments are unsuccessful. ECT is used to treat severe depression, catatonia and agitation and aggression in people with dementia .

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