Survivors of Shock Treatment

You Are Not Alone

If you are a survivor of electroshock treatment and are struggling to make sense of its impact, you are not alone. This website was created to raise awareness, share information, and offer resources for those who need support and understanding.
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ECT Survivors Challenge “Safe & Effective” ECT Narrative

Stories from patients severely damaged by electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) are now challenging ECT’s “safe & effective” narrative. Testimony from survivors is alarming, and runs contrary to the reassuring sales pitch of psychiatrists and psychiatric facilities who profit from the lucrative procedure.

ECT consists of passing an electrical current through the brain with the intention of producing an epileptic convulsion. This is claimed to relieve mental illness and Parkinson’s disease.

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To the Loved Ones of Shock Survivors

You may be the first to notice the lasting effects that electroshock treatment has had on someone you care about. This site was created not only for survivors, but for you. The friends, family and caregivers who can become powerful voices for awareness, understanding and change.

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