Learn about ECT’s latest controversies regarding slack of safety testing, regulation and standardization.
Continue readingTED CHABASINSKI – Electroshocked as a child; Outlawing shock treatment as a man
A short documentary of lawyer and activist, Ted Chabasinski’s experience being incarcerated at Bellevue Hospital as a child and given ECT
Continue readingTexas ECT Reports to End – Urgent Action Needed
Unmonitored ECT is a danger to patients. Please consider contacting Governor Abbot’s opinion line (512-463-1782) to respectfully request he veto senate bill 800.
Continue readingThe Impact of Shock Treatment – Petition Update
An easy to understand explanation of how electricity impacts the brain and bodies of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) recipients.
Continue readingECT History – An Interview With Survivor & Author Linda Andre
ECT survivor and author Linda Andre talks electroshock history & controversies with Madness Radio.
Continue readingForced ECT – 20 Questions for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
An autistic man fights forced ECT court order. Learn how you can help.
Continue readingForced ECT- An Open Letter Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz
An open letter to Minnesota Governor regarding court ordered ECT of autistic man, Charles Helmer.
Continue readingShould ECT be suspended? Experts weigh in.
A recent article in Medscape highlights experts calling for a suspension of ECT until research can demonstrate that the benefits outweigh the risks.
Continue readingAndy’s ECT Story
Andy Luff went to a psychiatrist for help with autism/SPD symptoms. He was given ECT and suffered permanent brain damage as a result.
Continue readingOpen Letter to the FDA’s Denial of ECT’s Harms – 2021
I write to appeal your denial of request number: 2020-7319 for the expedited processing of the Electronic Freedom of Information Act request submitted on 9 October 2020. I received your denial October 27, 2020 and have 90 days to appeal your decision.
Continue readingAppealing the FDA’s Denial of ECT’s Harms
More than 200 people signed an open letter to the FDA requesting electroconvulsive therapy’s safety studies and electrical dosing protocols.
Continue readingECT related death not properly addressed due to COVID-19
Man in care home dies 24 hours after ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). Violations had occurred but due to COVID-19…
Continue readingECT – Wendy’s Story
I want my story to serve as a warning to anyone who is considering ECT. I understand what it’s like to live with severe depression and to feel like you have run out of options.
Continue readingECT Story – Oliver
Oliver survived legacy abuse only to suffer distress later in life and be given ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) He suffered devastating losses as a result.
Continue readingOpen Letter of Appeal to FDA about Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
After being injured by ECT, I learned of several risks patients aren’t aware of. I reached out to the FDA to help educate the public. Their response to my FOIA
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