Opposition to Connecticut HB 6837
My opposition to HB 6837, a Connecticut bill which extends the authorization period for involuntary ECT to 90 days.
My opposition to HB 6837, a Connecticut bill which extends the authorization period for involuntary ECT to 90 days.
Professor John Read of the University of East London shares his troubling experiences with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), including witnessing a man’s death during a procedure, which was covered up. In his interview with Peter C. Gøtzsche, Read discusses why he believes ECT is far more dangerous than people realize and its benefits remain doubtful, suggesting it will likely be abandoned in the future.
David Russel is once again facing forced electroshock treatment. The is an update on his situation and how you can help.
Does modern electroconvulsive therapy use less electricty than in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest era? Douglas G. Cameron’s work challenges common claims about Electroconvulsive Therapy, arguing that it causes lasting brain damage and memory loss, as he experienced firsthand. His recent works further reveal the increased risks from modern ECT devices and question the science behind convulsive therapy.
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.
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