Read more about the article ‘The Great Oblivion’—An Autoethnographic Depiction of Social and Personal Recovery After Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT)

‘The Great Oblivion’—An Autoethnographic Depiction of Social and Personal Recovery After Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT)

This article discusses the challenges faced by individuals with cognitive disabilities after undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The author draws on personal experiences and research to highlight issues such as societal perception and limited support from social services.

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July 17, 2023

ECT / ECT Side Effects & Risks / Tips & Resources for Life After ECT

Disenfranchised Grief: the unseen pain of those disabled by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

This article explores the concept of disenfranchised grief experienced by individuals disabled by ECT, highlighting the various ways in which their grief is often invalidated as well as tips on how to cope.

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June 26, 2023

Read more about the article NIMH Funded ECT researcher deletes patient emails requesting cognitive evaluations after publicly offering them

ECT / FDA / FDA - 2009

NIMH Funded ECT researcher deletes patient emails requesting cognitive evaluations after publicly offering them

These are reports from people who had ECT in recent years and experienced permanent deficits in memory ability and other cognitive abilities (known as anterograde amnesia).

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September 2, 2021

Audit ECT / ECT / FDA

Open 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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December 30, 2020