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Life After ECT

175 Voices a Leading ECT Researcher Ignored – Part 3

December 31, 2025·1h 23m
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In this episode, we close out this series by exploring how harm from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been discussed—and often dismissed—over time. We trace patient experiences from the 1950s through the patient-rights movement, and talk about how informedconsent came to shape what happens after patients report problems.We explore what it looks like when ECT recipients do get testing, how patients are described in early research and modern textbooks, and end with unanswered emails from ECT survivors asking for evaluation—and what that silence tells us.Content Warnings Forced ECT AbuseMedical gaslightingFeel free to skip this episode if these topics are distressing to you.Fair Use DisclaimerThis episode includes brief excerpts from copyrighted books, publications, podcasts, and public records for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, and public interest journalism under fair use (Section107, U.S. Copyright Act).This episode discusses medical practices, patient experiences, and systemic issues in healthcare for educational purposes. All cited materials remain the property of their respective copyright holders.This use is transformative and does not substitute for the original works. We encourage listeners to support the original creators.SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES https://drive.google.com/file/d/10k5c4FGMbwAS-oCdIe9x0bmxYF4MmFYC/view?usp=sharingLife After ECT Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of those harmed by ECT through advocacy, education, and research.Learn how you can support our work.🎵 Music Credits:Intro/Outro:"Naya Instrumental" by TomhArtist:@tomh_musicTrack:https://soundcloud.com/tomh_music/naya-instrumentalUsed under free license with attribution#Breakingcodesilence #ISeeYouSurvivor

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