ECT-induced cognitive side effects are associated with hippocampal enlargement
This study found that hippocampal enlargement from ECT is linked to cognitive decline.
This study found that hippocampal enlargement from ECT is linked to cognitive decline.
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.
The study explores long-term effects of ECT in seven UK participants. They felt misinformed, noticed memory and cognitive issues, and experienced lasting losses. A lack of follow-up care worsened their struggles, highlighting the need for better support and further research.
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.
Learn about an important ECT research opportunity for UK residents through the University of Plymouth.
Learn about an important international ECT research opportunitiy for those who have had ECT and their loved ones.