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Electroshock
Up one levelInformation about electroshock, also called electroconvulsive therapy.
Stop New York State from Forcibly Shocking Simone D!
Info and alerts to resist the State of New York order for even more forced electroshock of Simone D., who has experienced more than 200 involuntary electroshocks (also known as electroconvulsive therapy or ECT).
Toronto, Montreal & Ireland 2007 protest electroshock!
Info about Toronto protest of electroshock on Mother's Day 13 May 2007.
Electroshock in India: News Analysis
On 1 April 2007 -- April Fools Day -- in the city of Pune in India, a mental health center held a major event promoting electroshock. The organizers of the promotion covered up hazards about electroshock and gave false information. MindFreedom has a sponsor group in Pune, Center for Advocacy in Mental Health, a project of Bapu Trust. Advocates from Bapu Trust attended the shock promotion event, and here is their news analysis.
The Electroshock Quotationary: New, Free Web Book
Leonard Roy Frank is a survivor of forced electroshock, a long-time human rights activist, an expert editor of quotations, and a passionate MindFreedom supporter. Here is Leonard's news release about his new book of quotations available online for free.
Download Free PDF of Leonard Roy Frank Electroshock Quotationery
An Electroshock Quotationary edited by psychiatric survivor Leonard Roy Frank is available as a free PDF download.
A Mind to End Shock Therapy
A newspaper article in the Toronto Star in Canada quotes several electroshock activists about the idea of ending electroshock.
A writer on electroshock
A writer reflects on how electroshock has impacted memory. This anonymous piece was posted on the excellent blog by Philip Dawdy, called Furious Seasons.
Evidence of Electroshock Harm
This is a YouTube link to a video with Steven Wittenberg speaking on how ECT harmed his wife Sue.
Call for ECT to be Banned
This is a link to a YouTube video by MindFreedom member Sue Clark-Wittenberg who says ECT should be banned.
NY State New Guidelines on Forced Electroshock
Apparently in response to the state-wide outrage following MindFreedom human rights alerts about two individuals slated for forced electroshock, NY State has issued new "guidelines" about use of involuntary electroshock over the wishes of the subject. MindFreedom's response: No Means No.
Flyer: "Electroshock = Permanent Brain Damage"
A one page flyer, available in both PDF and Powerpoint format, highlighting the link between electroconvulsive therapy and brain damage.
Psychiatrist tries to silence forced electroshock survivor
In New Zealand, a psychiatrist, Stephanie du Fresne, was administering involuntary electroshock (also known as electroconvulsive therapy). During an outing the recipient of the electroshock went to a TV station and got on national television about her human rights abuse. Dr. du Fresne filed a complaint against the television station, claiming the TV station was violating the right of her allegedly-insane patient to "informed consent" about appearing on national television. On 7 February 2008, a New Zealand High Court "quashed" the psychiatrist's attempt to stifle free speech.
Gathering in Montreal to Ban ECT
The Quebec Committee to ban ECT is honoring Mother's Day with a gathering to say NO to ECT.
May 2008 Protests of Electroshock
Electroshock -- also known as electroconvulsive therapy -- was protested by MindFreedom members in Cork, Ireland; Ottawa, Canada; Montreal, Canada. Here are brief reports from each.
Photo of protest in Ottawa, Canada on 11 May 2008 of electroshock
Sue Clark provided this photo of some of the protesters of electroshock on 11 May 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
