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Schizophrenia: Three Moms in the TrenchesECT and Schizophrenia: Can it Help? (Ep. 127)Send a Text to the Moms - please include your contact info if you want a response. thanks!Today on Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches, we’re joined by Dr. Steve Olson—psychiatrist, longtime advocate for clozapine, and a clinician experienced in using Electroconvulsive Therapy when it can truly help. ECT is often misunderstood, especially in the context of schizophrenia, so today we’re digging into what it is, when it works, and what families should know. Dr. Olson helps us separate myth from reality and explore whether ECT has a place in tre...
2025-11-1942 min
Dr. Brown's Psych Commute#5 - ECT Part 3: Dosing, Parameters, and Electrode Placement ExplainedIn this third episode on electroconvulsive therapy, I dive into the details of how ECT is actually delivered at the machine level.I start by breaking down what the ECT device is really doing: delivering bidirectional square-wave pulses defined by four key parameters pulse width, frequency, train duration, and amplitude. I explain how these combine into total charge (in millicoulombs), how that relates to device “percent intensity,” and why ECT machines deliver far less energy than a typical cardioversion.From there, I walk through:* Brief vs ultra-brief pulse width (≥0.5 ms vs
2025-11-1518 min
Dr. Brown's Psych Commute#4 - ECT Part 2: Start-to-Finish: How I Evaluate, Prepare, and Deliver Electroconvulsive TherapyI give a full start-to-finish overview of how electroconvulsive therapy is delivered in real clinical practice. In the prior ECT episode, I focused on key concepts in ECT. Here, I zoom out and walk through the actual workflow: consultation, medical clearance, informed consent, anesthesia, seizure monitoring, and post-procedure recovery.I begin at the referral stage: how an ECT psychiatrist evaluates whether a patient has an ECT-responsive condition (severe unipolar depression, bipolar depression, mania, or catatonia), and how we assess medical risk. I explain what “pre-procedural clearance” really entails, when internal medicine is involved, and how risk tolerance diff...
2025-11-1514 min
Dr. Brown's Psych Commute#3 - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Part 1: History, Mechanism, Indications, and SafetyIn this first installment of the ECT series, I walk through the foundations of electroconvulsive therapy from the perspective of someone who practices it regularly in a busy clinical service. Despite decades of stigma and misunderstanding, ECT remains the most effective treatment in psychiatry for several severe and life-threatening conditions, and modern research has repeatedly demonstrated its safety.I start with a brief history, from ECT’s origins in 1938, to how the modern procedure works: inducing a generalized tonic–clonic seizure under general anesthesia using a short electrical stimulus. I also review what we know from animal stud...
2025-11-1516 min
The Neurostimulation PodcastHow Adenosine Bridges Rapid Antidepressant Therapies: Insights from Ketamine and ECT Research - #36 - Nov 11, 2025The Neurostimulation Podcast #36: How Adenosine Bridges Rapid Antidepressant Therapies – Insights from Ketamine and ECT ResearchHost: Dr. Michael Passmore, Clinical Associate Professor, UBC PsychiatryEpisode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Passmore explores groundbreaking research revealing how adenosine—a natural brain chemical—may be the key link between two of the fastest-acting antidepressant treatments: ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The discussion covers:The science behind adenosine’s role in mood regulation and how both ketamine and ECT trigger rapid antidepressant effects via adenosine pathways.Key findings from a recent Nature study using mouse models, including the neces...
2025-11-1224 min
The Managing Mental Health PodcastRebooting the Brain: Living with Brain Damage After Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)⚡Dive into a raw and critical conversation with Lisa Conway, author of “Shocked” and a long-time medical social worker, as she exposes the hidden impact of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). For years, Lisa endured over 100 shock treatments for her bipolar depression, believing it was her only option, only to discover the severe truth: the procedure caused brain damage and significant cognitive side effects. Lisa shares her terrifying experience of losing 20 years of long-term memory, struggling with multitasking, and frequently becoming disoriented and lost in familiar places, a plight she learned to manage with the unwavering assistance of her service dog, Teddy...
2025-10-2751 min
Christopher James Dubey, Psychiatric SurvivorMy ECT Alternatives Article is Published Against the Odds!AI voiceover by Hudson at Evernote.I’m happy to announce that after 2+ years of working on it, my opinion article calling for more research into treatments that could be potential alternatives to “electroconvulsive therapy” (ECT) has finally been published! Now published online first in The International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine.It was especially difficult for me, not being a medical professional, and living with multiple significant chronic health issues, including a neurological disorder causing a 24/7 pressure headache with brain fog even worse than what I got from ECT. I had...
2025-09-0704 min
SEBERS Medical PodcastUnderstanding the Real Differences in TMS vs ECTIf you’ve been exploring treatment options for depression or other mental health conditions, you’ve probably heard of TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy). While both are brain-based treatments, they’re not the same—and comparing them directly often creates confusion or fear.
In this episode, we break down the real differences between TMS and ECT so you can better understand why they’re not “apples to apples.”
✅ What you’ll learn:
Why TMS requires no anesthesia, sedation, or downtime—unlike...
2025-08-2611 min
Good Enough ShrinkWhat a Shock! - How ECT Can Be Lifesaving, with Dr. Michael CouseIn this episode, we invite our good friend and colleague, Dr. Michael Couse, to discuss a recent paper that he and Dr. Kelly published in the academic journal, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The paper discusses the highly complicated (and often avoided) topic of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for youths with serious mental illness, especially in California. There are many fears and myths surrounding ECT, and we hope to share this story with you to bring to light how lifesaving this procedure can be. Topics Discussed:Case presentation of a...
2025-08-0833 minGood Enough ShrinkElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Myths and TruthsWelcome to Season 2 of Good Enough Shrink! It has such a fun ride this past year. We are kicking off the new season with a topic that remains controversial in some areas of the country, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). We want to dispel misunderstandings about this treatment, and provide accurate information for anyone who is wanting to learn more about ECT, which can often be lifesaving. Topics discussed:Stigma of ECTWhat is ECT and what is it for?Safety of ECTState laws surrounding ECTHave questions for us, or feedback about our podcast? S...
2025-07-2322 min
The Couples Therapist Couch250: Encounter-centered Transformation (EcT) with Hedy SchleiferThis episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit HelloAlma.com/ATPP to learn more Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/ Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: https://www.couplestherapistcouch.com/inner-circle-new Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/295562197518469/ In this episode, Shane talks with Hedy Schleifer about Encounter-centered Transformation (EcT). Hedy is a Master Relationship Builder, Motivational Speaker, and the Creator of EcT. Hear how EcT was born, how Hedy & Yumi used their relationship as a lab, the unique workshops she's facilitated...
2025-07-071h 02
Funny Medicine PodcastElectroconvulsive Therapy EXPLAINED: How Modern ECT Beats Treatment-Resistant Depression | Funny Medicine PodcastIn this unlocked Patreon gem, we trace electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) from its rough-and-ready debut in 1938 to the well-regulated, anesthesia-assisted procedure psychiatrists rely on for treatment-resistant mood disorders today. Early “unmodified” ECT earned its horror-movie reputation—performed without anesthesia, it caused fractures and fierce stigma . Modern ECT looks nothing like those scenes: brief-pulse currents, IV propofol, and succinylcholine keep patients asleep and still while achieving remission rates of 50–80 % in severe depression . We break down how the therapy now saves lives in bipolar disorder , catatonia , and even postpartum depression when medications stall —all with a tiny fracture risk (≈0.36 per 100 000 treatments) and side-effects...
2025-06-1727 min
Inside BipolarECT: Medical Torture or Effective Treatment? (Electroconvulsive Therapy)Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) often conjures extreme images — either as a medieval torture method or a miraculous cure. But what’s the reality? Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, dive deep into the facts, debunking myths and exploring the nuances of ECT as a treatment for bipolar disorder.In this episode, they discuss the effectiveness of ECT, why it’s not a first-line treatment, and the barriers patients face, from logistical challenges to fears about memory loss. With candid insights and personal reflections, they tackle tough questions: Is ECT worth...
2025-03-1038 min
NEI PodcastE246 - ECT Unveiled: Modern Perspectives in Psychiatric Treatment with Dr. Descartes LiJoin Dr. Andy Cutler as he talks with Dr. Descartes Li about the facts and fiction of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). They discuss the efficacy and potential side effects of ECT, as well as the importance of educating patients and clinicians on ECT in order to overcome stigma associated with this life-saving treatment. Descartes Li, MD is a psychiatrist who specializes in caring for patients with bipolar disorder and patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy. He directs the UCSF Bipolar Disorders Program and the UCSF Electroconvulsive Therapy Program. Dr. Li's research interests include bipolar disorder, electroconvulsive therapy and medical education.
2025-01-151h 06
You're Not Finished#YNF EP32 - "Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Changed My Life" Ft. David Woods BartleyIn part two of this survivor story, TEDx speaker, trainer, & writer David Woods Bartley continues to speak about his ongoing journey from "mental hellness to mental wellness," describing how electroconvulsive/shock therapy (ECT) was the treatment method that ultimately changed & improved his quality of life.Learn more about ECT, the expectations, & risks here: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - Mayo Clinic To learn more about David or book him for a speaking engagement, pleas...
2024-07-1544 min
Bipolar She with Janine NoelPart 2: Sarah Speaks Up on ECTToday is an unexpected, full-circle, episode and I am thrilled. We didn't plan on this, but when Sarah learned her sister Ava had shared her journey as Sarah's caregiver, Sarah, decided to share her side of the experience as a recipient of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Sarah, now advocate of ECT, came on this week's podcast to let us know first-hand about ECT being a lifesaving treatment, how it is performed and why it's time to speak up against its formerly "barbaric" reputation. Sarah shares her story as a dedicated physician, during which her hypomania served her life and impressive c...
2024-06-2529 min
H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. Radio"ECT causes PTSD, and has been described as 'soul rape.'” - Level One Trauma Nurse – Tune In…"Today on H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. Radio I discussed ECT (electroconvulsive therapy), sharing one woman's account of ECT from her perspective as a level one trauma nurse for 25 years. She has been hushed by the medical industry for her attempt to expose ECT for what it is; harmful, and soul-crushing. Her attempt to give ECT patients/victims a voice has been fruitless. I, too, have felt the repercussions of ECT and feel that the ill effects of this barbaric so-called treatment need to be exposed. ECT, in my humble opinion, is not used to help... but...
2024-05-3056 min
RestartThinking PodcastAustritt der EU aus dem ECTAm 24. April hat das EU-Parlament endlich beschlossen, aus dem Energie Charta Vertrag (Energy Charta Treaty - ECT) auszusteigen. In den Jahren davor sind bereits einige Mitgliedsstaaten ausgestiegen. Damit fehlt der Fossil-Lobby ein Element, auf scheinbar rechtsstaatlichen Wegen ihre toxischen Geschäftsmodelle einzuklagen. Dieser Schritt ist wichtig und überfällig. Einige Fragen bleiben jedoch offen.
Hindernis auf dem Weg zur Klimaneutralität: Der Energiecharta-Vertrag ECT (Report.at, Juni 2021)
https://www.report.at/blogs/europa/hindernis-auf-dem-weg-zur-klimaneutralitaet-der-energiecharta-vertrag-ect
EU-Austritt aus Energiecharta: EU-Parlamentsausschüsse stimmen zu (Euractiv, April 2024)
https://www.euractiv.de/section/energie/news/eu-austritt-aus-energiecharta-eu-parlamentsausschuesse-stimmen-zu/
Europa-Parlament stimmt für Ausstieg aus umstrittener Energiecharta (DLF, April...
2024-05-1219 min
Life After ECTNew ECT Research and Litigation OpportunitiesThank you for tuning into the Life After ECT Podcast.
Life After ECT Inc. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organazation focused on improving the quality of life for those injured by ECT.
Learn more about what we do and how you can support our work: Looking to a Brighter Future for Those Harmed by ECT
Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LrUHhroyOX66T7FUQ0iytyfNoCzmqKN91PQ0LfiKeBI/edit?usp=sharing
Correction: The law firm is now Wisner & Baum, not Baum Headlund
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2024-01-2803 min
Life After ECTDisenfranchised Grief and ECTDisenfranchised grief: the unseen pain of those disabled by
electroconvulsive therapy
In this podcast, I talk about the grief that people disabled by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may experience, which often goes unrecognized. I want to clarify that I am not a mental health professional but someone who has gone through this experience, sharing what has helped my ongoing recovery. (see full disclaimer)
Resources mentioned in the episode:
https://lifeafterect.com/disenfranchised-grief-the-unseen-pain-of-those-disabled-by-electroconvulsive-therapy-ect/
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2024-01-2011 min
Wellness By AIElectro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)-If you found this information useful, be sure to leave a 5 star review and subscribe so you can enjoy future episodes!-Support the show patreon.com/brain by ai-Always consult your doctor and do not rely solely on medical advice given by this podcast.Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) stands as a polarizing treatment modality in the realm of mental health, eliciting a myriad of opinions and emotions. This extensive exploration will delve into the history of ECT, its evolution in terms of techniques, the spectrum of psychiatric disorders it aims to alleviate, its success rates, and the...
2024-01-1104 min
PsykopodenEpisode 55: ECT i behandlingen av psykiske lidelserI denne episoden av psykopoden snakker vi om det som på fagspråket heter elektrokonvulsiv behandling (ECT), på folkemunne kalt elektrosjokk.
Få behandlinger vekker så mye følelser som behandlingen som gis med ECT. Fortsatt henger gamle myter igjen om ECT-behandling, mye takket være filmer som f.eks. Gjøkeredet. Hvorfor brukes denne metoden fremdeles?
I denne episoden har vi invitert Magritt Skjølsvold Ræder, Overlege ved Oslo Universitetssykehus og ekspert på ECT. Du får høre om hvordan ECT-behandling gis, hvilke pasientgrupper som tilbys denne behandlingen, og hvilken effekt den har. Behandlingen gis...
2023-12-1900 minLife After ECTLinda Andre Book Interview with Philip BennetAn Interview with Linda Andre by Philip Bennet, recorded several years ago (the recording date was not included in the file). In it they discuss her book, Doctors of Deception, What they Don't Want You to Know About Shock Treatment.
Our community has recently suffered a great loss. Linda Andre, author of one of the most important books on ECT ever written, passed away this month. Linda was my hero. I first came across her work while desperately searching the Internet for answers when ECT damaged my brain and my doctors refused to believe me. Reading her...
2023-09-3026 min
Life After ECTThe American Psychiatric Association (APA) opposed mandatory neuropsychological testing for patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)Have you experienced any unexpected problems after undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Have you faced difficulties in convincing your doctor to refer you for testing and rehabilitation?
You're not alone. For over 80 years that ECT has been in use, people have reported disabling side effects. Despite decades of ECT's use, no mandatory standards have been established to ensure that individuals can receive comprehensive testing and rehabilitation if necessary. View the #AuditECT petition.
In 2016, there was an opportunity to address this issue when the FDA attempted to reclassify the ECT device. The FDA's proposed guidance included mandatory neuropsychological testing for those undergoing treatment. H...
2023-09-2610 minoscarcede 3Speak PodcastENG-ESP] How to test an ECT temperature sensor // Cómo probar un sensor de temperatura ECT.https://3speak.tv/watch?v=oscarcede/dpviskzo IN ENGLISH:
Hello friends, this time I want to show you through a video, "How to test an ECT temperature sensor", the abbreviation ECT comes from English Engine Coolant Temperature, in Spanish it means: Sensor de temperatura refrigerante.
EN ESPAÑOL:
Hola amigos, en esta oportunidad quiero mostrarles a través de un vídeo, "Cómo probar un sensor ECT de temperatura", la abreviatura ECT viene del inglés Engine Coolant Temperature, en español significa: Sensor de temperatura refrigerante.
This temperature sensor...
2023-09-0500 minLife After ECTPsychiactric advanced directives -- a defense against forced ECT?Many harmed by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) want to protect themselves from forced ECT in the future.
One way to do this is by creating a psychiatric advanced directive (PAD), which is a document that outlines their wishes regarding psychiatric treatment.
Content warnings: In this episode I briefly discuss forced treatment, unmodified ECT, and the limits of advanced directives. Be sure to practice self care if any of these topics are disressing to you.
Learn more about psychiactric advanced directives, forced and unmodified ECT in the show notes.
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2023-08-2504 minLife After ECTFive things I wish I knew before having ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) audioThere are so many things I wish I had known before having ECT. The following are the focus of this episode:
Like how my doctors would treat me after being disabled by the procedure
The "new and improved" safety measures aren't as effective as advertised
ECT's lasting impact on how the brain processes vision
That ECT doctors don't know much about electricity or what it does to the human body
Some people will experience serious disabling conditions from the electricity used to cause a seizure
citations and resources
5 Things I wish I knew before having ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
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2023-04-1703 minLife After ECT5 Things I wish I knew before having ECT - Video
There are so many things I wish I had known before having ECT. The following are the focus of this episode:
Like how my doctors would treat me after being disabled by the procedure
The "new and improved" safety measures aren't as effective as advertised
ECT's lasting impact on how the brain processes vision
That ECT doctors don't know much about electricity or what it does to the human body
Some people will experience serious disabling conditions from the electricity used to cause a seizure
citations and resources 5 Things I wish I knew before ha...
2023-04-1702 minLife After ECTThe long-term consequences of a depression treatment regaining favor & popularity: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) VideoThis is a presentation by Sarah Price Hancock for the Stop Depression Summit, 2023. https://stopdepressionsummit.com/
Show notes and links
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EWo9lkpuK2lU4roaMYumZ8fJ6ujM4UKc_IBvsOnskfk/edit?usp=sharing
About Sarah
Sarah lived for nearly two decades, misdiagnosed with severe “treatment resistant” mental illness. She was given 116 bilateral ECT treatments and now lives with Delayed Electrical Injury’s Myoneural Disorder.
Sarah holds a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling and taught for four years in San Diego State University’s Rehabilitation Counseling program. She also hosts...
2023-04-1320 minLife After ECTThe long-term consequences of a depression treatment regaining favor & popularity: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)This is a presentation by Sarah Price Hancock for the Stop Depression Summit, 2023. https://stopdepressionsummit.com/
Show notes and links
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EWo9lkpuK2lU4roaMYumZ8fJ6ujM4UKc_IBvsOnskfk/edit?usp=sharing
About Sarah
Sarah lived for nearly two decades, misdiagnosed with severe “treatment resistant” mental illness. She was given 116 bilateral ECT treatments and now lives with Delayed Electrical Injury’s Myoneural Disorder.
Sarah holds a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling and taught for four years in San Diego State University’s Rehabilitation Counseling program. She also hosts The Emotion...
2023-04-1317 min
20-Minute Health TalkThe healing power of ECT (Part 2)In Part 2 of this deep dive into ECT, which stands for electroconvulsive therapy, Sohag Sanghani, MD, director of the ECT service at Zucker Hillside Hospital, talks about how the treatment was born, from its invention in 1938 by Italian scientists Ugo Cerletti and Lucio Bini, to the advent of modified ECT, to it’s impact today. He shares the importance of shedding stigma around ECT, which continues to create barriers to a highly effective therapy for those living with severe depression, psychosis and other behavioral health conditions.
Listeners can find Part 1 of this conversation with Dr. Sanghani in our...
2023-03-2214 minLife After ECTTestimony of Emily Stanton - Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Connecticut (Forced ECT)Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Connecticut
The state of Connecticut held public hearings on several bills that would impact forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in that state.
This is the testimony of Emily Stanton, a concerned mental health advocate, regarding this bill in Connecticut that extends the timeframe a patient deemed unable to consent can be forcibly given electroshock and eliminates the probate court process.
Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023
C G A (ct.gov)
2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov)
2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin...
2023-03-1504 min
Inside SchizophreniaElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Schizophrenia TreatmentElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for people with schizophrenia, especially those with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. However, it’s not often brought up as an option for treatment.Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard explore Rachel’s own past treatment with ECT, the intense side effect of memory loss, and why ECT is not being offered to more people with schizophrenia.Today’s guest is “Ashley” who is currently undergoing electroconvulsive therapy and shares her journey of navigating ECT while being a mother.To learn more...
2023-03-1544 min20-Minute Health TalkThe healing power of ECTElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) carries stigma thanks to negative portrayals in movies like "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Such portrayals hide ECT's true value — and the truth about the treatment: ECT has a decades-long track record of safety, and it offers a fast-acting solution for difficult-to-treat severe depression. ECT is also effective for patients with suicidal ideation or depression with psychosis or catatonia, says Sohag Sanghani, MD. He joins Sandra Lindsay, RN, and Rob Hoell to dispel myths and misunderstandings around ECT. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, the director of the ECT service at Zucker Hillside Hospital — which was...
2023-03-0819 minLife After ECTTestimony of Jill Edwards - Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Conneticut (Forced ECT)Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023
This is the testimony of ECT survivor Jill Edwards regarding a new ECT bill in Connecticut that extends the timeframe a patient deemed unable to consent can be forcibly given electroshock and eliminates the probate court process.
C G A (ct.gov)
2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov)
2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin.gov)
Public Health Committee Public Hearing - YouTube
The state of Connecticut held public hearings on several bills that would impact forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in that state.
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2023-03-0609 minLife After ECTTestimony of Professor John Read - Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Conneticut (Forced ECT)
Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023
C G A (ct.gov)
2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov)
2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin.gov)
Public Health Committee Public Hearing - YouTube
More works by Professor Read
John Read and Irving Kirsch – Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Does the Evidence From Clinical Trials Justify its Continued Use? – Mad in the UK
A second independent audit of electroconvulsive therapy in England, 2019: Usage, demographics, consent, and adherence to guidelines and legislation
Why aren’t patients being told truth about electric shock th...
2023-02-2806 min
Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental HealthDoctor With Treatment-Resistant Depression Shares His Story of ECT, Stigma, and RecoveryWhat happens when the doctor becomes the patient?In this moving episode, trauma surgeon Dr. Michael Weinstein shares his deeply personal story of living with treatment-resistant depression, suicidal thoughts, and eventually undergoing ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).Michael describes how depression convinced him he was worthless and a burden to his family, and how—despite years of medical training—he didn’t fully recognize or understand these thoughts until he lived them himself. His story sheds light on the stigma of depression in the medical field, the challenges of receiv...
2023-02-2818 minLife After ECTTestimony of Attorney Kathy Flaherty - Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Conneticut (Forced ECT)Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Connecticut
The state of Connecticut held public hearings on several bills that would impact forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in that state.
This is the testimony of ECT survivor and attorney Kathy Flaherty regarding a new ECT bill in Connecticut that extends the timeframe a patient deemed unable to consent can be forcibly given electroshock and eliminates the probate court process.
View written testimony 2023SB-00898-R000201-Flaherty, Kathy, Executive Director-Connecticut Legal Rights Project-Opposes-TMY.PDF.
Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023
C G A...
2023-02-2043 minLife After ECTTestimony of Chris Dubey - Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Conneticut (Forced ECT)Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, Connecticut
Chris Dubey is a survivor of forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Read his written testimony We Must Not Remove Legal Protections for People at Risk of Forced ECT - Mad In America
Connecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023
C G A (ct.gov)
2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov)
2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin.gov)
Public Health Committee Public Hearing - YouTube
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2023-02-1508 minLife After ECTTestimony of Sarah Price Hancock, MS, CRC, - Bill SB898 Public Health Hearings, ConneticuitConnecticut Public Health Hearings on SB898 ECT, February 1st, 2023
C G A (ct.gov)
2023SB-00898-R00-SB.PDF (ct.gov)
2021 Senate Bill 898 (wisconsin.gov)
Public Health Committee Public Hearing - YouTube
The state of Connecticut held public hearings on several bills that would impact forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in that state.
This is the testimony of Sarah Price Hancock, MS, CRC, regarding a new ECT bill in Connecticut that extends the timeframe a patient deemed unable to consent can be forcibly given electroshock and eliminates the probate...
2023-02-1305 min
Autism ConfidentialEpisode 23 - The Truth About ECT in Autism, Part 3: Interview with Joshua Smith, MDIn this episode we revisit the topic of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for autism, exploring a new study out of Vanderbilt Medical Center finding resoundingly positive results, and few side effects of the therapy. Our guest is lead author Joshua Smith, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. We discuss not just the findings of the study, in which 30 of 32 patients experienced marked improvement, but also the problems of access to treatment and the lingering and unnecessary stigma around ECT.
The study: Use of ECT in Autism...
2023-01-0937 minAutism ConfidentialEpisode 22 - The Truth About ECT in Autism, Part 2The Truth About ECT in Autism
Episodes 21 and 22 feature three esteemed guests talking in detail about ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy, for autism and other disorders. Though controversial, ECT can be remarkably effective in many cases for alleviating distressing symptoms that are unresponsive to medication. Our guests are:
Dr Lee Elizabeth Wachtel, clinical director of rhe Neurobehavioral Unit at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Dr Amy Lutz, VP of NCSA, author, and professor at University of Pennsylvania, and mother of a young man with autism
Dr Jennie Goldstein, a child psychiatrist in Israel, who...
2023-01-0231 minAutism ConfidentialEpisode 21 - The Truth About ECT in Autism, Part 1The Truth About ECT in Autism
Episodes 21 and 22 feature three esteemed guests talking in detail about ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy, for autism and other disorders. Though controversial, ECT can be remarkably effective in many cases for alleviating distressing symptoms that are unresponsive to medication. Our guests are:
Dr Lee Elizabeth Wachtel, clinical director of rhe Neurobehavioral Unit at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Dr Amy Lutz, VP of NCSA, author, and professor at University of Pennsylvania, and mother of a young man with autism
Dr Jennie Goldstein, a child psychiatrist in Israel, who...
2022-12-2630 min
Life After ECTECT Destroys Lives (electroconvulsive therapy)Electroconvulsive therapy ( ECT ) destroyed my life but I’m not allowed to say it.
If I do I get treated like a crazy liar. I’m accused of stigmatizing mentally Ill people who depend on ECT for survival.
Some call me anti- science, others have called me a religious extremist.
I've been told to shut up and stop complaining, that I “knew what I was getting into” when I agreed to have shock therapy.
I did not because I was a minor who was not given full informed consent.
And let's be honest, ECT consent for minors is an illusion, anyways...
2022-12-1708 min
Feel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #spaitgirl podcastBrain Reboot: New Treatments for Healing Depression w/Dr. Michael Henry, MD, Psychiatrist, Director of ECT at MGH, Professor, Harvard Medical School, AuthorFeel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #SPAITGIRL Podcast EP.196 - Brain Reboot: New Treatments for Healing Depression w/Dr Michael Henry, MD, Psychiatrist, Director of ECT at MGH, Professor, Harvard Medical School, Author Everyone feels depressed sometimes. But a sustained lack of energy, a pro-found inability to enjoy life, or an overwhelming sadness that can render unbearable pain may be symptoms of something more. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you may be one of 300 million people worldwide who have depression. While we often think of pha...
2022-11-1437 min
State of PowerThe not-so-hidden cost to “mega” energy deals : the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) in East Africa (in conversation with Olivia Costa and Brenda Akankunda)Lack of access to modern energy services remains a major constraint to economic development in many regions, and perhaps in Africa most of all. According to the Africa development Bank, only 40 percent of the continent’s people have regular access to electricity. African governments are trying to expand their capacity to provide energy to their citizens, and this has seen a proliferation of “mega energy deals”, where governments sign deals investors, usually foreign, who pledge to work with the government to build energy generation facilities, upgrade energy grids and other such cost-intensive developments.
However, this all happens in a context...
2022-09-1243 minLife After ECTLinda Andre Interview - Madness RadioFirst Aired: 05-12-2009 on Madness Radio
ECT SURVIVOR ACTIVIST AND AUTHOR LINDA ANDRE TALKS ABOUT HER BOOK, DOCTORS OF DECEPTION, WITH MADNESS RADIO (2009.)
Linda Andre became an accidental activist after her life was irreparably altered by ECT. She lost five years of her life and suffered permanent cognitive disability after a series of treatments she was aggressively coerced into having.
Andre’s journey would lead her to the electroshock survivor community and activism, later to write what many consider the definitive book on electroshock, Doctors of Deception: What They Don’t Want You...
2022-09-0652 minLife After ECTCan Electroconvulsive Therapy Erase Bad Memories? ECT and the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - AudioI often get asked if electroconvulsive therapy can erase bad memories. I made this video to answer that question by sharing my experience with traumatic memories before and after shock therapy to show how it can impact people with this condition.
Can ECT erase bad memories? Electroconvulsive Therapy and The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Life After ECT
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2022-07-2513 min
Life After ECTCan Electroconvulsive Therapy Erase Bad Memories? ECT and the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
I love Jim Carrey.
While mostly known for his off-the-wall physical comedy, he has a few serious roles in his film roster.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of my favorite movies starring Jim Carrey. It's a story about a couple's breakup and the painful consequences that follow. Clementine, played by Kate Winslet, undergoes a procedure to erase Joel, played by Jim Carrey, from her memory, and he does the same in turn. However, this leads to some unexpected results.
I watched this movie often during the early stages of recovery from brain damage from ECT. I...
2022-07-2512 min
The NCETM Maths PodcastThe ECT and the mentorHow can a maths department and mentor best support their maths ECT?
Sarah Williams is one of 2021/22’s maths Early Career Teachers (ECTs), and Scott Gibson is her mentor, with two decades of experience teaching maths. We talk to them about how department collaborative planning procedures and open, approachable mentoring have made Sarah’s first year in teaching ‘fantastic’!
Show notes
Taking part in the discussion are:
Sarah Williams, maths ECT at David Nieper Academy
Scott Gibson, maths teacher at David Nieper Academy
Gwen Tresidder, NCETM Communications Manager
Episodes:
01:06 – Introducing Sarah, Scott and their school
06...
2022-07-1929 min
Wellness WavesModern Day Application of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)Modern Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is very safe and effective. It is a viable treatment option for patients whose medication or other treatments have failed to ease symptoms associated with some mental health issues. Today's ECT has evolved into a valuable treatment tool recognized by the National Institute of Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, and the U.S. Surgeon General. This episode will review the modern day application of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and address the benefits of the clinical intervention for Treatment Resistant Depression. Why would someone consider ECT?
2022-06-0100 minLife After ECTLisa Morrison's ECT Story, Part 3 - Justice and HopeThe following guest audio is part 3 of 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care. Part 1 Part 2 See show notes for links: Show Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EWo9lkpuK2lU4roaMYumZ8fJ6ujM4UKc_IBvsOnskfk/edit?usp=sharing
Lisa Morrison: "The following 3-part blog arose after agreeing to be interviewed about my experiences of receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) by the BBC NI. The purpose is to share my views, experiences, and questions arising from facing the reality th...
2022-04-2526 min
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2022-03-3100 min
Walk a Mile in My ShoesAndy Luff talks about the Brain Damage he experienced following Electroconvulsive Therapy - ECTIn this episode, I have the absolute privilege of talking with Andy Luff and his partner Jill. Andy talks openly and candidly about the brain damage he experienced following ECT whilst describing the lack of care he received from services as a result. We also swear. As a result, I've given this an explicit rating - but please, before you scroll past, have a think. I really think it's worth your while taking some time to walk in Andy's shoes.
Here are some links you may find useful once you've listened to Andy's story.
My o...
2022-03-171h 30Life After ECTLisa Morrison's ECT Story, Part 2: Finding MeThe following guest audio is part two of 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care.
Part 1
See show notes for links:
Show Notes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CABT2asu7F3JdFDjhMFMiLMGfozu_mSMJm-ZsG42PQo/edit?usp=sharing
Lisa Morrison:
"The following 3-part blog arose after agreeing to be interviewed about my experiences of receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) by the BBC NI. The purpose is to share my views, exp...
2022-03-1723 minLife After ECTLisa Morrison's ECT Story, Part 1: Loss and AngerIn this episode, we'll touch on some news then follow up with guest audio from electroshock survivor Lisa Morrison’s amazing 3 part series about her experience with ECT.
The following guest audio is a 3 part series from electroshock survivor, Lisa Morrison. She shares her experiences before and after receiving electroconvulsive therapy as well as valuable insights on patient care.
See show notes for links:
Show Notes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zALXBgdPTzcYoDkay9uxXJX_HsbUgq75YFAHtvMye4Q/edit?usp=sharing
Lisa Morrison:
"The following 3-part blog arose after agreeing to be interviewed about my experiences of receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) by the...
2022-01-3118 min
Can we just have a minute...#13 Can we just have a minute for... ECT SUPPORT!In this podcast, I am joined by the knowledgeable Andy Gibson! Andy has got an abundance of experience working with ECTs and as Head of the Early Career Framework with Initial Teacher Training, he offers some real insights into ECT support including: *What ECTs can expect in their first year*How ECTs can help themselves and keep afloat during the challenging first year*What advice he would offer around observations*For a mentor, what support an ECT needsIf you’re an ECT, or trainee teacher, the BTC membership mig...
2022-01-2325 min
Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in StoriesTreatment resistant depression: Ketamine vs ECT vs TMS with Dr. Daniel FisherECT (electroconvulsive therapy) has long been the last stop for severe and treatment resistant depression, but now there are at least two other good options for those who don't respond to meds and therapy. Dr. Dan Fisher, an ECT expert, founder of Colorado's Guerra Fisher Institute , and Craig's go-to psychiatrist for tough cases, joins BFTA to discuss how and when to think about ECT vs ketamine vs TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) .BFTA on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/backfromtheabysspodcast/BFTA/ Dr. Hhttps://www.craigheacockmd.com/podcast-page/Support the show
2022-01-141h 17Life After ECTWhat's Life Like After Shock Treatment (ECT)? - Guest InterviewThis interview answers the most common questions people have about electroconvulsive therapy (also known as shock treatment, electroshock or ECT):
Does ECT work?
Does ECT cause Memory loss?
Does ECT cause permanent memory loss?
How will ECT memory loss impact my life, family and relationships?
Does ECT cause brain damage?
What barriers are common for people living life after ECT?
Where can I get help after ECT for my injuries?
Is the short-term benefit some people experience from ECT worth the risk of its long-term consequences?
Marissa, a student in San Diego State University’s Rehabilitation Counseling Master’s program who...
2021-12-061h 05
American Journal of Psychiatry AudioDecember 2021: Association of ECT With Risks of All-Cause Mortality and Suicide in Older Medicare PatientsIn this month's AJP Audio, Dr. Samuel Wilkinson (Yale University, Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program) discusses a study looking at the association of electro-convulsive therapy or ECT on all-cause mortality and suicide in Medicare patients with mood and bipolar disorders. Following that, Dr. Ned Kalin, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal discusses the December issue of AJP. Wilkinson interview: Effects of ECT on older patients with mood disorders [00:50] A brief history of ECT [01:20] A troubled history [02:00] A backlash against ECT [02:24] Improved techniques and practices [03:32] Limitations of past research into ECT [04:20] Strength of the study [05:33] How patients were...
2021-12-0125 min
What I wish I knew as an NQT/ECTWhat I wish I knew with ECT Hannah DarvillHannah is just 3 months into her teaching career and is still smiling ... alot. She always enjoyed school and had the pleasure of being taught by some really great teachers who inspired her immensely. She grew up with a mum for a teacher and so was surrounded by all things educational! Although she got fed up of the school environment in the 6th form and decided she didn’t want to be a teacher anymore, when she was away from it she missed it and this reignited her passion to follow teaching as a career.
In this podcast we...
2021-12-0131 minLife After ECTElectroconvulsive Therapy Success and Failure - Two Patients Discuss Their Different ECT OutcomesThis guest audio is from the Emotional Self Reliance Podcast. Sarah P. Hancock and her friend, Greg Threadgold have both had electroconvulsive therapy with remarkably different outcomes. In this episode, the two compare their different results with ECT and discuss the need for better regulation of this procedure to ensure good outcomes for all patients.See original interview.
SHOW NOTES
I sat down with Greg Threadgold, an ECT patient who feels ECT saved his life.
We had a sincere discussion about the differences in treatment practices and the need to prevent injury among E...
2021-11-1113 min
Benny Ottosson - Feel good & Have fun!#53 : ECT - terapi eller tortyr?Du sövs ner med narkos. När du somnat får du muskelavslappnande läkemedel genom en venkateter. Du får dessutom ett bitskydd i munnen som förhindrar att du skadar tänderna eller biter dig i tungan. Sedan får du strömimpulser genom hjärnan som framkallar ett krampanfall/epilepsianfall. Du vaknar upp 5-10 minuter efter behandlingen. Oftast krävs 5-12 behandlingar för full effekt. Det är ECT - elchockbehandling eller elbehandling mot svår depression. Man vet inte helt vad som händer i hjärnan. Bara att det hjälper vissa. Medan andra får problem...
2021-10-1845 min
Life After ECTUnderstanding Electrical Injury - Dr. Marc JeschkeThis is a recording of a presentation by electrical injury expert Dr. Marc Jeschke (pronounced yesh-key) explains the similarities between high and low voltage electrical injuries, the physical and social impacts of these injuries, and what research is needed to improve patient outcomes. We thank Dr. Jeschke for allowing us to share his important information with our community.
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Did you know ECT has never been FDA-tested for safety or efficacy? Learn more about why this matters and how you can help improve outcomes for all patients - Audit ECT Campaign
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2021-10-0549 min
Life After ECTA Discussion on ECT - A Disorder for Everyone Festival 20214 patient safety activists discuss their efforts for an independent review of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) use in the UK.
CAMPAIGN AIMS
Learn about the campaigners’ aims and find links to related resources: Guest blog: Call for an independent review into the practice of ECT
LUCY JOHNSTON
Lucy Johnston is a consultant clinical psychologist and author.
JOHN READ
John Read is a professor of clinical psychology of East London with numerous publications to his name. He has been in the ECT reform space for many years following his first-hand experience with ele...
2021-09-3036 min
Spoken D PodcastWhat is ECT?Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment most commonly used in patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments. ECT involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia. Listen to this episode to learn more about the differences between ECT, TMS, and VNS.
2021-08-1115 min
Life After ECTECT & Litigation - How to File a Lawsuit - Guest EpisodeToday audio is from Deborah Swartzkopf, a former Level One Trauma Nurse, electroshock survivor, and founder of ECTJustice.com. In this episode, she explains the steps you need to take to file a lawsuit after being injured by ECT.
Deborah also covers issues like the statute of limitations for filing an ECT lawsuit, and tips for submitting your experience to law firms.
RESOURCES:
Action Page
Litigation Page
Help improve ECT patient safety - Audit ECT petition
Resources Page
Obtaining medical records
Testing
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2021-08-1005 min
Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental HealthDepression Treatments That Work: Finding Hope Through TMS, ECT, and SupportIn this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Jennifer returns to share her deeply personal journey of living with major depression for nearly three decades. From countless hospitalizations and medications to breakthrough treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), Jennifer’s story illustrates both the painful persistence of depression and the importance of holding on to hope.She describes what it felt like to finally wake up one morning without depression after years of relentless suffering, why support from loved ones matters, and how she learned to ask for wh...
2021-07-2722 min
Walk a Mile in My ShoesF**king Mental: Electro Convulsive Therapy ECT in the UKThis is essentially the second episode of Fucking Mental, a kind of spinoff from Walk A Mile in My Shoes, where I explore some of the remarkable shortcomings in Mental Health Services in the UK today.
Here are some of the links I used in making this episode
Professor John Read's thoughts on ECT after a meta analysis of the data
The Daily Mail's article on the lack of information given to patients prior to being given ECT
The Royal College of Psychiatry's Information Page on ECT
The Mind p...
2021-06-2521 min
Mad in America: Science NewsScience News: Does Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Reduce Suicide?This week, Peter Simons covers a study of almost 15,000 ECT users which found that the treatment did not reduce suicide risk compared with usual care, as well as an audit of ECT use in England which found very little oversight and a lack of outcome measures. He also covers a pharmaceutical industry-sponsored study that tested a new way to reduce the placebo effect so that newly developed drugs appear more effective. New Study Finds ECT Ineffective for Reducing Suicide Risk Audit of Electroconvulsive Therapy Reveals Poor Administration and Monitoring Researchers Attempt to Reduce the Placebo Effect in Drug Trials ...
2021-04-1311 min
Happy and Healthy Mind with Dr. RozinaHHM#28 ECT Therapy for Depression; Barbaric or Life-SavingHave you ever needed to help someone choose a treatment option for depression? It could be a friend or family member or yourself.Would you like to learn one popular treatment option so you can help yourself or people that you know get out of depression?In this session of Happy and Healthy Mind with Dr. Rozina, my guest Dr. Josh Bess shared the why, what, and how of ECT for depression. It can help you get the correct information. Make an informed decision instead of a misinformed decision. Dr. Bess is a...
2021-01-2936 min
Life After ECTECT & brain damage: what it looks like and how to get help - GuestECT and brain injury:
what does electroconvulsive therapy-induced brain damage look like and how can patients get testing and rehab?
Continuing this special series, Deborah, former level 1 trauma nurse and electroshock survivor, explains
ECT injury symptoms & consequences of those injuries as far as we understand
Barriers keeping patients from getting appropriate testing and rehabilitative following ECT
What tests to request How sharing your experience can help yourself and other patients
PETITIONS
Sarah's petition - Petition · Standardize, Regulate & Audit Shock Treatments (Electroconvulsive therapy or ECT) · Change.org
Sarah’s Latest Article Op...
2020-12-0821 min
Medical Error InterviewsDr Susan Cunliffe: Escaping Psychiatry and ECT - A Physician’s ExperienceIn spite of our great science and medical advances in the last 100 years, what we know about how the body works is still embryonic. Especially when it comes to our body’s most complex organ - the brain - as Dr Susan Cunliffe can attest.
Dr Cunliffe received numerous rounds of ECT - aka shock therapy - each more powerful than the last, each designed to ensure Susan’s brain was assaulted so hard it had a seizure.
The brain tries to protect itself from the convulsions and seizures caused by electricity - so it takes h...
2020-08-241h 28
PsychcastTMS, ECT, and other device-based therapies for treating refractory major depression and bipolar depression with Dr. Philip JanicakEpisode 128 interview: Philip G. Janicak, MD, joins MDedge Psychiatry Editor in Chief Lorenzo Norris, MD, to discuss device-based therapies for psychiatric patients. Dr. Janicak is adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University in Chicago. He serves as an unpaid consultant to Neuronetics and has a financial relationship with Otsuka. Dr. Norris, medical director of psychiatric and behavioral services at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, has no disclosures. Take-home points Therapeutic neuromodulation, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), refers to the use of device-based therapies that a...
2020-07-2935 min
Life After ECTErnest Hemingway - Famous ECT Patients (PART 1)Today marks the 59th anniversary of renowned American author, Ernest Hemingway's suicide.
Hemingway killed himself following a series of involuntary electroshock (ECT) that wrecked his writing ability, giving one of the most cited quotes on ECT injury in the process:
"What these shock doctors don't know is about writers and such things as remorse and contrition and what they do to them . . . Well, what is the sense of ruining my head and erasing my memory, which is my capital, and putting me out of business? It was a brilliant cure, but we lost the patient."
2020-07-0217 minLife After ECTWhat is Electroconvulsive Trauma?Deborah was coerced into having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at a vulnerable time in her life.
As a result of these treatments, she lost her career as a trauma nurse, skills, marriage, memories of her children's lives, and the ability to make new memories, and more. Read The impact of electroshock on my life
She has since worked tirelessly to help educate society and help peers obtain legal and medical support for their injuries.
Over the years she has done extensive research and her activism efforts have propelled our cause forward with the first succ...
2020-06-2922 min
Mad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthJohn Read and Irving Kirsch – Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Does the Evidence From Clinical Trials Justify its Continued Use?This week on MIA Radio we turn our attention to electroconvulsive therapy (known as electroshock in the US). It's fair to say that ECT remains a controversial subject with proponents and detractors regularly disagreeing on its safety and efficacy. The number of psychiatrists willing to administer ECT, particularly in the UK, is in decline but we are still using it to administer electric shocks to the brains of an estimated 2,000 people each year. In this interview, we discuss a recent paper from the journal Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. The title is 'Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression: A...
2020-06-1338 minMad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthJohn Read and Irving Kirsch – Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Does the Evidence From Clinical Trials Justify its Continued Use?This week on MIA Radio we turn our attention to electroconvulsive therapy (known as electroshock in the US). It's fair to say that ECT remains a controversial subject with proponents and detractors regularly disagreeing on its safety and efficacy. The number of psychiatrists willing to administer ECT, particularly in the UK, is in decline but we are still using it to administer electric shocks to the brains of an estimated 2,000 people each year. In this interview, we discuss a recent paper from the journal Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry. The title is 'Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression: A...
2020-06-1338 minLife After ECTLife After ECT Podcast IntroWelcome to the Life After ECT Podcast! This intro give background on why I made this podcast and what I hope to accomplish. Thanks for stopping by!
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2020-06-0802 min
Medical Error InterviewsSarah Price Hancock (part 2): Surviving Shock Treatment (ECT) and Psychiatric MedicationsAt the end of part 1 of my interview with Sarah, she had become dizzy and managed to get to the floor safely. Once the gravitational pressure on her brainstem was relieved by being horizontal, the change in the clarity of her voice was astounding.
I caught up with Sarah a few weeks later to pick up where we had left off, and in part 2 we talk about Sarah’s experiences living with ‘ECT brain’ -- like learning how to read and comprehend again.
Sarah shares some of the treatments she’s tried to varying degrees of success...
2020-01-271h 08
Videnskabens vejeBehandling med elektrochok (ECT): PhD-studerende Krzysztof GbylElektrochok (ECT) har været benyttet som behandlingsmetode i mere end 80 år, men er stadig omgærdet af en vis mystik. For selvom det er dokumenteret, at ECT har en gavnlig effekt på blandt andet svære depressioner, så ved man stadig ikke helt hvorfor behandlingen virker.I et nyt studie fra Psykiatrisk Center Glostrup har forskningsenheden undersøgt, hvordan opfører hjernen sig, når den udsættes for ECT-behandling, hvilke dele af hjernen der påvirkes og hvordan det kan hænge sammen med den antidepressive effekt.Håbet er, at man med tiden kan forudsige...
2019-09-0431 min
Body Chat PodcastEpisode 082: Slash and Zap – Prefrontal Lobotomies and Electroshock Therapy (ECT)You may have heard about them or seem something about them in a movie. Maybe you’ve heard why they should be done or that they are safe. But were prefrontal lobotomies really effective and safe? And is ECT, the modern name for electroshock therapy is it safe or effective? Or is it’s current day use on patients (including children and infants) brutal and barbaric as some claim? In this episode Dr. Nedd will discuss:A history of how prefrontal lobotomies and ECT came about and the theory behind what they were supposed to do.The side e...
2019-07-1048 min
ECTs Podcast SeriesJerry Tallowin on the ECTInterview with ECT’s chair Jerry Tallowin (Rothamsted Research) about the history, purpose, vision and future development of the Ecological Continuity Trust, which took place in February 2019.
To learn more about the ECT go to: https://www.ecologicalcontinuitytrust.org/
2019-02-1210 min
ECTECT live @Doof Festival 16.04.1720th anniversary set at Doof Festival 16.04.17.
big love to everyone involved. you know who you are :-)
01 ECT & Mass Monkey Shines
02 ECT Fluffy Toy
03 ECT Catapult (edit)
04 ECT & Onkel Dunkel Rock Prostitutes
05 ECT Snowblind
06 ECT Clarky Cat
07 ECT & Psyberpunk Hammertime (edit)
08 ECT & Peace Data P-Funk P-Monk (Peace Data / Propagul mashup)
09 ECT & GnOhm Bert Weedon (extract)
10 ECT & Ectogasmics Non Herbal Communication (split mix)
11 ECT & Onkel Dunkel Get Hip (Or Be Square)
2019-01-281h 15
2018-11-1408 min
Mad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthJohn Read and Sue Cunliffe - The 57th Maudsley Debate - This House Believes that ECT has no Place in Modern MedicineThis week on MIA Radio we turn our attention to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) or Electroshock as it's known in the US. On Wednesday, September 19th, this emotive and controversial intervention was discussed at the 57th Maudsley debate, held at Kings College London. The motion proposed was: "This house believes that ECT has no place in modern medicine". Supporting the motion were Professor John Read who has undertaken several scientific reviews of the literature supporting the use of ECT and Dr Sue Cunliffe. Dr Cunliffe was a paediatrician until she herself underwent ECT, after which she...
2018-10-011h 05Mad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthJohn Read and Sue Cunliffe - The 57th Maudsley Debate - This House Believes that ECT has no Place in Modern MedicineThis week on MIA Radio we turn our attention to Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) or Electroshock as it's known in the US. On Wednesday, September 19th, this emotive and controversial intervention was discussed at the 57th Maudsley debate, held at Kings College London. The motion proposed was: "This house believes that ECT has no place in modern medicine". Supporting the motion were Professor John Read who has undertaken several scientific reviews of the literature supporting the use of ECT and Dr Sue Cunliffe. Dr Cunliffe was a paediatrician until she herself underwent ECT, after which she...
2018-10-011h 05
Psych EssentialsEpisode 26- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)In the first episode of our series on somatic treatments in psychiatry, we will discuss electroconvulsive therapy, otherwise known as ECT. ECT is one of the few procedures used in psychiatry. Despite its excellent safety record and remarkable efficacy for treating many psychiatric disorders, there is still significant stigma around ECT. We’ll dispel some of […]
2018-03-1239 min
Mad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthJohn Read - What the Science and Evidence Tell Us About Electroshock (ECT)This week we have an interview with Professor John Read. Professor Read worked for nearly 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist and manager of mental health services in the UK and the USA, before joining the University of Auckland, New Zealand, where he worked until 2013. He has served as Director of the Clinical Psychology professional graduate programmes at both Auckland and, more recently, the University of Liverpool. He has published over 120 papers in research journals, primarily on the relationship between adverse life events (eg child abuse/neglect, poverty etc.) and psychosis. He also researches the negative...
2017-09-0932 minMad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthJohn Read - What the Science and Evidence Tell Us About Electroshock (ECT)This week we have an interview with Professor John Read. Professor Read worked for nearly 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist and manager of mental health services in the UK and the USA, before joining the University of Auckland, New Zealand, where he worked until 2013. He has served as Director of the Clinical Psychology professional graduate programmes at both Auckland and, more recently, the University of Liverpool. He has published over 120 papers in research journals, primarily on the relationship between adverse life events (eg child abuse/neglect, poverty etc.) and psychosis. He also researches the negative...
2017-09-0932 min
Learn Psych Podcast017 ECT - Electroconvulsive TherapyLearn Psych Podcast Episode 17 - ECT with Dr. Dan Maixner Topics covered: What is ECT? Electricity to the brain - where did this idea come from? Does ECT work? What conditions can ECT treat? What workup do you need to do prior to ECT? What are ECT side effects? How does informed consent work for ECT? Other link of interest: TED talk on ECT ------------------------------------------------------------ Let us know what you think of this episode by simply clicking link below: 3 stars: Excellent / would highly rec...
2017-05-011h 00
ECTECT vs Ectogasmics - Non Herbal Communicationfrom the album 'Future Land', Parvati / DSP Records 2016
2016-11-2607 min
2015-08-2010 min
ECTECT - Clarky Catfrom the EP 'Digital Masala 3', Parvati Records 2014.
https://parvati-records.com/va-digital-masala-3-ep/
2014-11-1110 min
ECTECT & Justincaseboy - Lost In Placeoriginal version from the EP 'Digital Masala 2', Parvati Records 2014.
remaster by http://www.glennicholls.com
2014-07-1408 min
ECTECT & Psyberpunk - Hammertime (live edit)original version on the CD 'Open Gates', Parvati Records 2013
2013-11-1107 min