How to Report Your ECT Injury to the FDA
It's important to report unexpected ECT side effects to the FDA. Our guide will show you how using MedWatch.
It's important to report unexpected ECT side effects to the FDA. Our guide will show you how using MedWatch.
When ECT is discussed, memory loss gets most of the attention—but vision problems can be just as serious. This post looks at a case of delayed eye damage after a low-voltage electrical injury.
Leonard Roy Frank’s article critiques ECT, describing personal experiences of memory loss and trauma. He questions its safety, effectiveness, and ethical justification within psychiatric practice.
This 2003 document by psychiatrist Dr. Bob Johnson outlines a proposed ECT consent form based on medical literature and case reviews. It highlights six key risks often omitted from standard consent, arguing that patients aren't being fully informed.
An ABC article explores how thousands of Australians receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) without consent, highlighting patient stories, legal concerns, and calls for human rights reforms.
This post explores essential factors in recovering from ECT-related disability and highlights resources for common issues people may face.
A collection of stories exploring different aspects of ECT recovery.