Christian Hageseth III receives Viagra Award!
His recent loss of a lawsuit for having sex with a patient makes him the most 'compassionate' shock doc around. (Pharmaceutical companies won't care for substituting penises for Prozac.) Congratulations Chris!

Did you think forced ECT is a thing of the past? This 81-year-old woman had to fight like hell to keep it from happening to her.

What's going on at CMHS (Center for Mental Health Services)? A review, a meeting between the feds and ECT recipients, and lots of behind-the-scenes action.

Psychiatrists hit by managed care. One solution to keep the income flowing? Add ECT to your practice! From Psychiatric Times, advice for psychiatrists.

State faults Texas hospitals in use of shock treatments; doctors not obeying laws.

Mother launches appeal to stop daughter from forced ECT.

Woman sets record for ECT treatments; has over 400 shocks!

Texas hospital cited for violations of ECT safety.

Dr. William Reid, director of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, resigns under pressure.

Protestors call for shock ban in Alaska.

MECTA pays up in product liability lawsuit! MECTA is one of the ECT machinery manufacturers.

The Clinton Administration continues to juggle, after promising a federally-funded review of forced electroshock and fraudulent informed consent. Read this important article from the Support Coalition.

Last year, activists tried to ban ECT in Texas. It was a strong effort, though groups such as NAMI and the APA continue to name call by saying the efforts were from the Church of Scientology. I know several leaders of that attempt, and none are affiliated with the religion. NAMI and the APA continually attempt to discredit activists by saying they are with that church, or are simply psychotic, instead of discussing the issues rationally.

The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) has found itself in the middle of controversy on the subject of ECT. This federal agency is in the process of undertaking a large review of the subject, and has been under enormous pressure from groups like NAMI and the APA to tow the party line.

Texas legislation Opponents of ECT introduce bill into Texas legislature that would outlaw the treatment. The bill was eventually voted down by Texas lawmakers, but this will likely remain an ongoing legislative battle.

*Records show improper use of ECT in Texas hospitals
*Woman's death adds to controversy.
*Hospital pulls plug on shock treatments.
*Patient claims ECT caused her problems
*Texas passes watered-down ECT regulations.

A quiet comeback
Electroshock makingquiet comeback, raising concerns.

Leaked documents reveal failures
Documents in Scotland reveal shocking failures in the use of ECT. This explosive report has been leaked by insiders, and points to excessive misuse of the therapy, widespread use of outdated machines, unqualified persons administering the treatment, and many other frightening allegations.

New UK report casts new doubt on safety
One in four psychiatrists using controversial Electro-Convulsive Therapy in the North of England has experienced patients dying or becoming dangerously ill after treatment, according to a newly-published survey casting fresh doubt on the safety of ECT.

Michelle Shocked
Rocker Michelle Shocked explains her name in this revealing interview, where she recounts her experience in the mental health system, including forced shock treatments.

Human Rights in Uruguay
A human rights report details the use of ECT treatments to control patients, including the mentally retarded in Uruguay. Documents reveal that ten percent of institutionalized patients are subjected to this method of control.

Cost effective?
ECT is cost effective, according to this article from Reuters, which cites a study from the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Model files suit
Former Playboy model says ECT ruined her life.

Medicine's Alarming New Trend
From the Ottawa Citizen, this article examines the increase in ECT in Canada, which has more than doubled in the last ten years.

Therapy return to Niagara sparks debate
St. Catharines General Hospital has agreed to be the regional provider of shock therapy, sparking raging debate among mental health professionals over whether the technique helps or harms.

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