Now, new research has addressed these concerns, finding that for most patients with major depression, the therapy's benefits far outweigh its risks. The Hollywood image of shock treatment notwithstanding, electroconvulsive therapy remains an accepted form of treatment for severe depression.
Award-winning actress Meryl Streep is a star of stage and screen, known for her work in such diverse films as The Deer Hunter, Adaptation, Mamma Mia! and Doubt.
Meryl Streep's Marriage Has Lasted as Long as Her Career. Meryl Streep knows a thing or two about long-term success, and her marriage is no exception. She and sculptor Don Gummer have been married since 1978, and he's been by her side at a number of industry events and award shows in the years since. Meryl may have been mentioned more than God in Oscars acceptance speeches over the last decade, but at the 2012 Academy Awards, it was her husband who received a sweet shout-out.