Learn why securing you ECT medical records matter, the benefits of having them, and how to get them. #LifeAfterECT #AuditECT #Electroconvulsivetherapy
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Reading emails from ECT patients who reached out to government researcher Harold Sackeim after his public offer to help with memory issues. Linda Andre reports he later discarded 175 of these pleas. #AuditECT #LifeAfterECT #ElectroconvulsiveTherapy
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A large global survey of ECT patients and their families found most saw little or no benefit, many experienced worsened mood or quality of life, highlighting serious risks and the need for updated studies. lifeafterect.org/a-survey-of-... #AuditECT #LifeAfterECT #Electroconvulsivetherapy
The largest survey of ECT patients and families raises questions about safety, outcomes, and informed consent.
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Why correct diagnosis before electroconviulsive therapy (ECT) is so important
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Woman loses her passion for art after ECT youtube.com/shorts/1A-7e... #LifeAfterECT #AuditECT #Electroconvulsivetherapy
My opposition to HB 6837, a Connecticut bill which extends the authorization period for voluntary and involuntary ECT to 90 days. lifeafterect.org/opposition-t... #auditect #LifeAfterECT #ElectroconvulsiveTherapy
This commenter shares struggles with basic tasks after ECT. They mention having trouble finding words, struggle socializing and are mistreated by family for being forgetful #AuditECT #LifeAfterECT #Electroconvulsivetherapy youtube.com/shorts/4sUoE...
A commenter shares the devastating effects of ECT on their highly educated mother, severe cognitive decline and the loss of basic functioning.
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A chronically ill Danish woman with is facing forced drugging and ECT. lifeafterect.org/the-danger-o... #AuditECT #LifeAfterECT
This person had around 60 ECT sessions in 2016-2017. After the initial euphoria wore off, their depression remained. They regret the decision, feeling they shouldn't have been allowed to make it while in such a deep depression. youtube.com/shorts/cUyu7... #AuditECT #LifeAfterECT
An ECT survivor shares how 50-60 treatments in 1997 caused her severe memory loss, took away years of her life, and cost her time with their child.
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In his interview with Peter C. Gøtzsche, Read discusses why he believes ECT will likely be abandoned in the future. @profjohnread.bsky.social @profjohnread.bsky.social lifeafterect.org/why-ect-may-... #auditECT #LifeAfterECT #electroconvulsivetherapy
David Russel has been released! creators.spotify.com/pod/show/lif... #ECT #LifeAfterECT #AuditECT
"Regions Hospital dropped its Electroshock Petition, and the hearing is canceled! 🙌 Let’s keep supporting David in fighting forced drugging. Learn how to help: #MentalHealthRights"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1OCshk5xtI #auditECT #MentalHealthRights #LifeAfterECT #FriendsofDavidRussel
Learn how you can help David Fight forced electroshock youtu.be/tAmfRtXEOr8?... #auditect #lifeafterECT #mindfreedomshieldalert #mindfreedom
Modern psychiatrists are taught that all mental disorder is biological in nature. As a result, they aren't taught psychotherapy, and when they get a complicated patient, they don't know what to do. www.madinamerica.com/2017/06/no-p... #AuditECT #LifeAfterECT
On June 20, 2024, the California Supreme Court made an important decision that changes how pharmaceutical and medical device companies can be held responsible for not warning about the risks of their products.
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“We need the MindFreedom Shield to have someone in our corner when we are told that it doesn't matter what we want, that someone else can make a choice about our bodies that we will have to live with for the rest of our lives.”
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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. lifeafterect.com/disenfranchi... #AuditECT #LifeAfterECT #Electroconvulsivetherapy
Kimberley shares thoughts on her journey through 400+ ECT treatments, reflecting on her experience of loss and personal resilience. lifeafterect.com/lost-memorie... #AuditECT #LifeAfterECT #Electroconvulsivetherapy
In this episode, we discuss forced electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and how you can protect yourself from it through Psychiatric Advance Directives and MindFreedom's Shield Program.
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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 lifeafterect.com/the-great-ec... #LifeAfterECT #AuditECT #Electroconvulsivetherapy
‘ECTAS is a voluntary network of mh services that promotes best practice in ECT treatment’ @rcpsych. Confused that my local inpatient unit certificate says the @rcpsych grants accreditation & signed by a person from QI. Is ECTAS not independent? Why isn’t it mandatory? #AuditECT