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.
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.
Despite claims that modern ECT is different from the portrayal in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," forced unmodified ECT is still happening globally.
This study provides valuable consumer-provided insights and recommendations for psychiatrists and mental health clinicians working within ECT clinics and with consumers considering or preparing for ECT.