Disability Pride Month honors people with disabilities and their contributions to civil rights. After electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) left me with undiagnosed brain damage, I struggled with stigma and isolation. Finding the supportive disability rights community transformed my perspective of myself and the world of disability.
Kerry Hodgson lost nearly 20 years of memories due to 307 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments for severe depression. Despite doctors' assurances that the memory loss would be temporary, she still cannot recall significant events like her marriage and her children's milestones.
David Russell is an involuntarily committed patient at the Mayo Clinic, who has been subjected to forced electroshock therapy (ECT) against his will. The following is an email written on his behalf.
On June 20, 2024, the California Supreme Court made an important decision that changes how pharmaceutical and medical device companies can be held responsible for not warning about the risks of their products.
In this episode, we discuss forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and how you can protect yourself from it through Psychiatric Advance Directives and MindFreedom's Shield Program.
Life after being disabled by ECT can be tough financially, especially for those who may face "period poverty." In this post, we'll discuss what period poverty is and share tips to help save money on essential expenses.