Life After ECT

Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Connecticut The state of Connecticut held public hearings on several bills that would impact forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in that state. This is the testimony of Emily Stanton, a concerned mental health advocate, regarding this bill in Connecticut that extends the timeframe a patient deemed unable to consent can be forcibly given electroshock and elimin...

Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023 This is the testimony of ECT survivor Jill Edwards regarding a new ECT bill in Connecticut that extends the timeframe a patient deemed unable to consent can be forcibly given electroshock and eliminates the probate court process. C G A (ct.gov) 2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov) 2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin.gov) Public Health Com...

Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023 C G A (ct.gov) 2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov) 2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin.gov) Public Health Committee Public Hearing - YouTube More works by Professor Read John Read and Irving Kirsch – Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Does the Evidence From Clinical Trials Justify its Continued Use? – Mad in the UK  A second independen...

Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Connecticut The state of Connecticut held public hearings on several bills that would impact forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in that state. This is the testimony of ECT survivor and attorney Kathy Flaherty regarding a new ECT bill in Connecticut that extends the timeframe a patient deemed unable to consent can be forcibly given electroshock and eliminates...

Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Connecticut  Chris Dubey is a survivor of forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).  Read his written testimony We Must Not Remove Legal Protections for People at Risk of Forced ECT - Mad In America Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023 C G A (ct.gov) 2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov) 2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin.gov) Publi...

Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023 C G A (ct.gov) 2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov) 2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin.gov) Public Health Committee Public Hearing - YouTube The state of Connecticut held public hearings on several bills that would impact forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in that state. This is the testimony of Sarah Price Hancock , MS, CRC, regardi...

Electroconvulsive therapy ( ECT ) destroyed my life but I’m not allowed to say it. If I do I get treated like a crazy liar. I’m accused of stigmatizing mentally Ill people who depend on ECT for survival. Some call me anti- science, others have called me a religious extremist. I've been told to shut up and stop complaining, that I “knew what I was getting into” when I agreed to have shock therapy....

First Aired: 05-12-2009 on Madness Radio ECT SURVIVOR ACTIVIST AND AUTHOR LINDA ANDRE TALKS ABOUT HER BOOK, DOCTORS OF DECEPTION, WITH MADNESS RADIO (2009.) Linda Andre became an accidental activist after her life was irreparably altered by ECT. She lost five years of her life and suffered permanent cognitive disability after a series of treatments she was aggressively coerced into having. Andre’s...

I often get asked if electroconvulsive therapy can erase bad memories. I made this video to answer that question by sharing my experience with traumatic memories before and after shock therapy to show how it can impact people with this condition. Can ECT erase bad memories? Electroconvulsive Therapy and The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Life After ECT

I love Jim Carrey. While mostly known for his off-the-wall physical comedy, he has a few serious roles in his film roster. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of my favorite movies starring Jim Carrey. It's a story about a couple's breakup and the painful consequences that follow. Clementine, played by Kate Winslet, undergoes a procedure to erase Joel, played by Jim Carrey, from h...

The following guest audio is part 3 of 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care. Part 1 Part 2 See show notes for links: Show Notes   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EWo9lkpuK2lU4roaMYumZ8fJ6ujM4UKc_IBvsOnskfk/edit?usp=sharing   Lisa Morrison: "...

The following guest audio is part two of 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care. Part 1   See show notes for links: Show Notes  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CABT2asu7F3JdFDjhMFMiLMGfozu_mSMJm-ZsG42PQo/edit?usp=sharing  Lisa Morrison: "...

In this episode, we'll touch on some news then follow up with guest audio from electroshock survivor Lisa Morrison’s amazing 3 part series about her experience with ECT. The following guest audio is a 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care.  See show notes...

This interview answers the most common questions people have about electroconvulsive therapy (also known as shock treatment, electroshock or ECT): Does ECT work? Does ECT cause Memory loss? Does ECT cause permanent memory loss? How will ECT memory loss impact my life, family and relationships? Does ECT cause brain damage? What barriers are common for people living life after ECT? Where can I get h...

This guest audio is from the Emotional Self Reliance Podcast . Sarah P. Hancock and her friend, Greg Threadgold have both had electroconvulsive therapy with remarkably different outcomes. In this episode, the two compare their different results with ECT and discuss the need for better regulation of this procedure to ensure good outcomes for all patients. See original interview . SHOW NOTES I sat d...

This is a recording of a presentation by electrical injury expert Dr. Marc Jeschke (pronounced yesh-key) explains the similarities between high and low voltage electrical injuries, the physical and social impacts of these injuries, and what research is needed to improve patient outcomes. We thank Dr. Jeschke for allowing us to share his important information with our community. View slides  ...

4 patient safety activists discuss their efforts for an independent review of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) use in the UK. CAMPAIGN AIMS Learn about the campaigners’ aims and find links to related resources: Guest blog: Call for an independent review into the practice of ECT LUCY JOHNSTON Lucy Johnston is a consultant clinical psychologist and author . JOHN READ John Read is a professor of clini...

Today audio is from Deborah Swartzkopf, a former Level One Trauma Nurse, electroshock survivor, and founder of ECTJustice.com. In this episode, she explains the steps you need to take to file a lawsuit after being injured by ECT.  Deborah also covers issues like the statute of limitations for filing an ECT lawsuit, and tips for submitting your experience to law firms. RESOURCES:   ...

ECT and brain injury: what does electroconvulsive therapy-induced brain damage look like and how can patients get testing and rehab?  Continuing this special series, Deborah, former level 1 trauma nurse and electroshock survivor, explains  ECT injury symptoms & consequences of those injuries as far as we understand  Barriers keeping patients from getting appropriate testing and...

Today marks the 59th anniversary of renowned American author, Ernest Hemingway's suicide. Hemingway killed himself following a series of involuntary electroshock (ECT) that wrecked his writing ability, giving one of the most cited quotes on ECT injury in the process: "What these shock doctors don't know is about writers and such things as remorse and contrition and what they do to them . . . Well,...

Deborah was coerced into having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at a vulnerable time in her life.  As a result of these treatments, she lost her career as a trauma nurse, skills, marriage, memories of her children's lives, and the ability to make new memories, and more.  Read The impact of electroshock on my life She has since worked tirelessly to help educate society and help peers obta...

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