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Paul Henri leaves Pilgrim!
added: Tuesday, September 18, 2001
This morning, Paul Henri Thomas left Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center and
entered his new home -- a community residential facility.
While not settled yet in his home, Paul is at last free... Free from more
forced electroshock, free from more than two years of captivity in Pilgrim
Psychiatric Center.
Full story
Radio show Sunday morning
added: Saturday, September 8, 2001
I'll be on CKLN radio in Toronto Sunday morning. The show starts at 11:30 am
(Eastern Time). I'll be discussing the recent forced shock cases in St. Louis
and more.
Listen to archive
Electric shock suit condemns hospital
added: Thursday, August 16, 2001
Lucille Ashby's fatal journey through California's mental health system began
in 1997, when a Tehama County judge found her incompetent to stand trial for
hitting her husband on the head with a sugar bowl.
The 77-year-old woman's life ended five months
later, following what her daughters describe as a nightmarish odyssey.
Lawsuit
More forced ECT in St. Louis
added: Wednesday, August 15, 2001
A woman by the name of Betty Suggs has had four electroshocks against her will,
and is scheduled for eight more. Your URGENT help is needed to try and stop
this injustice.
Betty Suggs
Shock Doc Roster advertisement
added: Saturday, July 28, 2001
Support Coalition International today organized the "Shock Doc
Roster" to collect names of psychiatrists who use electroshock, train
others to use it, or refer patients to those who do. If you would like to add a
name to the ongoing roster, please read the instructions to do so. The term
"shock doctor" is used in honor of Ernest Hemingway, who used it in
anger while being forcibly electroshocked in 1961. He committed suicide a few
days after release.
Shock Doc Roster
SCI resolution on electroshock passed
today
added: Saturday, July 28, 2001
Support Coalition International today passed a resolution condemning
electroshock as a human rights violation. The Board of Directors agreed that
electroshock "directly violates section 5 of the United Nations Universal
Declaration of Human Rights which outlaws "cruel, degrading and inhumane
treatment or punishment", and the UN Convention Against Torture."
Resolution Against Electroshock - A Crime
Against Humanity
More Newsday coverage
added: Saturday, July 28, 2001
Newsday carried another article on the use of electroshock in New York.
Shocking Treatment
Electroconvulsive therapy's return stirs debate on use
Dr. John Breeding testimony
added: Saturday, July 28, 2001
A new hearing was held July 18 in New York at the State Assembly, with persons
providing testimony. Dr. John Breeding testified on the issues of informed
consent, competency and much more.
Dr. Breeding's testimony
Sweet Words that Hurt
added: Thursday, July 19, 2001
Many persons exercising or seeking coercive power in the name of mental health
care justify their actions by the supposed "lack of self-insight caused by
mental illness". This is a circular argument because lack of self-insight
is often the psychiatrist's explanation for treatment refusal, and then used to
support the diagnosis of mental illness and the proposed treatment. Inability
of health professionals to recognize this false logic and the catch-22 this
puts people in displays quite a bit of lack of self-insight! by Michael
McCubbin, Ph.D.
Sweet Words That Hurt
Why I believe ECT is unlawful
added: Thursday, July 19, 2001
Sarah Panton, who was herself given ECT as a patient, explains why she believes
the treatment should no longer be used. This was a paper presented at the UK
Advocacy Network 2000's annual conference.
Why I
believe ECT is unlawful
Testimony of Leonard Roy Frank
added: Tuesday, June 26, 2001
From the recent hearings in New York, the testimony of Leonard Roy Frank.
'I've taken the epigraph for my presentation from a talk on the Holocaust by
Hadassah Lieberman, the wife of Sen. Joseph Lieberman, which was rebroadcast on
C-SPAN last month. She quoted the Bal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism: "In
remembrance lies the secret of redemption."'
Testimony of Leonard Roy Frank
More forced electroshock in New
York
added: Tuesday, June 26, 2001
New York Post writer Douglas Montero has written another excellent piece on the
subject of forced electroshock in New York. He reports on allegations that a
dozen patients in Queens have been coerced in the last several months, under
threat of being shipped to a worse hospital. Equally frightening, Montero
reports claims that forced electroshock has dramatically increased since the
arrival of one Max Fink.
Electroshock turns Hillside to Hellside
Dad's Rights Zapped by the Shock
Docs
added: Sunday, June 17, 2001
Another case of forced ECT in New York, this time against a woman who is
mentally retarded. Her Brooklyn father is fighting to stop the
"treatments."
"The doctor's position is that my opinion is not
worth anything in her life," he said in a shaking voice.
Dad's Rights
Involuntary and illegal electroshock in
Michigan
added: Friday, June 15, 2001
Ben Hansen, member of the Department of Community Health Recipient Rights
Advisory Committee, submitted this report concerning Michigan law.
Michigan law states that a person may not receive involuntary ECT if s/he has
no guardian, but probate judges in the state are ignoring the law. This report
details cases where the probate judge violated state law in issuing orders that
would allow involuntary ECT. Says the author, "Consent laws are made a
mockery by judges who rule that individuals are competent when they consent to
treatment, but incompetent when they refuse treatment."
Involuntary ECT in Michigan
June 26 protest in Brooklyn
added: Thursday, June 14, 2001
Organizers will stage a public demonstration in Brooklyn on June 26, the day of
appeals hearings for two men held in Pilgrim Hospital. This date is also United
Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Adam Szyszko and
Paul Henri Thomas have recently lost cases in New York courts and the appeals
hearings will determine if the state of New York may perform electroshock
against their wills.
Protest in Brooklyn
More hearings announced in New
York
added: Thursday, June 14, 2001
On July 18, Assemblyman Marty Luster will hold more hearings regarding the use
of informed consent and force in the use of ECT.
July 18 hearings
Five new bills announced in New
York
added: Thursday, June 14, 2001
Assemblymen Luster and Ortiz of New York have announced the introduction of
five new bills that will address issues concerning ECT in the state of New
York.
NY Bill Information
Materials from Luster Press
Packet
added: Thursday, June 14, 2001
New York Assemblyman Marty Luster held a press conference June 11, 2001, to
announce four new bills he has introduced in light of recent problems uncovered
in the state of New York concerning electroconvulsive therapy. He provided
press packets to the media, which included a release, statement from a relative
of one of the persons currently under order to receive forced ECT, a summary of
APA findings, summary of a report from Mental Hygiene, and other materials.
Luster Press Kit
Hearings Testimony
added: Thursday, June 14, 2001
From the recent hearings held in New York at the State Assembly, more testimony
regarding the effects of ECT and the use of force.
Testimony of Linda Andre, director of
CTIP
Testimony of Dr. John Friedberg,
Neurologist
Testimony of Anne Krauss, former staff
member of the NY OMH
Testimony of Anna Szyszko, sister of a
young man at Pilgrim State
NAMI Watch
added: Thursday, June 14, 2001
An exciting new segment of the always-informative Support Coalition
International website, called NAMI-Watch. You can check out the latest news
about NAMI, an organization that is now trying to battle various
consumer/survivor organizations if they don't toe the NAMI party line. Since
this website doesn't receive any government funding, it's not at risk. However,
some very good programs ARE the target of this new campaign.
NAMI-Watch
New Radio Clips
added: Thursday, June 14, 2001
I've added some excerpts from the recent Gary Null radio broadcasts. Included
are several electroshock survivors discussing their experiences, a discussion
of the literature, and some interesting comments by psychiatrist Dr. Dan Fisher
of the National Empowerment Center.
Radio Clips
Participate in ECT evaluation
added: Saturday, May 26, 2001
Harold Sackeim, dubbed the "electroshock czar," has invited ECT
patients who have permanent memory loss to his research center in New York for
an evaluation. He says in his many years of research, he's never seen a single
case of ECT having a permanent effect on anterograde memory. Feel free to give
him a call.
Evaluation
Dr. John Breeding's Testimony in
NY
added: Saturday, May 26, 2001
Psychologist John Breeding delivers powerful testimony to the hearings in New
York.
Testimony
Missouri Senate calls reporting bill too
controversial
added: Saturday, May 26, 2001
I'm befuddled.
New York Post covers hearings
added: Saturday, May 26, 2001
The New York Post continues its coverage of the drama in New York, where
Assemblyman Marty Luster reports a 70 percent increase in the use of forced
electroshock.
Callous shock docs zap holes in people's
lives
Angry Pol Would Rein in Zap-Hapy State Shock
Docs
Report on NYC protest
added: Tuesday, May 22, 2001
Rita De Carlo of Mind Aid reports that Monday's protest in New York City was a
great success!
Report
WBAI - Gary Null show
added: Friday, May 18, 2001
Friday May 18, 12 to 2 pm Eastern Time, the Gary Null Show. Gary will be
featuring a number of shock survivors (including yours truly) and talking about
the same-day hearings at the New York State Assembly. You can perhaps listen
via the web by pointing your Windows Media Player to:
http://www.wbai.org
And I'd like to wish some great people - Leonard Roy Frank, Dr. John Friedberg, John Breeding, Anne Krauss, and others who will be testifying today - the best of luck. You guys ROCK!
A reminder if you're in the NYC area - Assembly
hearings today, major demonstration on Monday.
WBAI radio
Village Voice on NY forced shock
added: Wednesday, May 16, 2001
The Village Voice is now covering the cases in New York concerning Adam and
Paul Henri.
Village Voice
Paul Henri and Adam win stays!
added: Thursday, May 3, 2001
The two men in New York fighting forced electroshock have won full stays until
an appeals hearing is held in late June. Ironically, June 26 is United Nations
International Day in support of victims of torture.
News release from SCI
Lawsuit set to begin
added: Wednesday, May 2, 2001
A strange lawsuit will start mid-May in St. Louis. The plaintiff requested
outpatient ECT after viewing the Max Fink video, and ended up shooting a police
officer. Stay tuned for this strange story as it unfolds.
Lawsuit
Missouri HB134 passes in
committee!
added: Friday, April 27, 2001
This bill would require ECT reporting, and whether you're pro ECT, anti ECT or
don't care, you should support this bill. How on earth could anyone NOT want
full reporting on the use and outcomes of ECT? Rep. Vicky Riback Wilson was the
only person who voted against it.
HB124
More Newsday coverage of Paul Henri
Thomas
added: Friday, April 27, 2001
New articles from Newsday on the current status of Paul Henri Thomas' battle
against forced electroshock. As of this moment, Paul Henri has a stay,
preventing Pilgrim from forcibly electroshocking him.
Newsday
New UK survey of patient
experiences
added: Friday, April 27, 2001
The mental health charity Mind has published a new, extensive report on the use
of ECT in the UK. Among the findings: nearly 18 percent of those receiving ECT
during a three-month period in 1999 did so without providing consent. One of
Mind's recommendations is to eliminate the use of forced ECT.
Mind report on ECT
That darn Spikol
added: Thursday, April 26, 2001
Philadelphia columnist Liz Spikol has written a series of smashing columns. The
four-part series is called "The Shocking Truth" and should not be
missed.
I'm out of words to express how great she
is.
Fortunately, Liz isn't speechless.
Margot Kidder promotes
alternatives
added: Friday, April 13, 2001
Margot Kidder of Superman fame has teamed up with AlternativeMentalHealth.com
to promote awareness of alternative methods of healing. I've been impressed by
AlternativeMentalHealth.com on several occasions and have felt they offer
options we consumers so badly need. I'm delighted that Ms. Kidder has become
their spokesperson and will be speaking out to let the public know that there
*are* alternatives.
Margot Kidder
The Shocking Truth Part II
added: Thursday, April 12, 2001
Liz Spikol does it again in Part II of her column on the media and
electroshock.
Trouble With Spikol
Riverview Report
added: Thursday, April 12, 2001
Riverview Hospital in Vancouver came under heavy fire when it was revealed that
increased payments for ECT resulted in increased numbers of ECT treatments at
the hospital. A staff psychiatrist attempted to question officials about the
increase, but was met with intimidation and stonewalling, and he resigned. This
is the resulting report from an investigation. Among the recommendations: start
keeping statistics.
Riverview Report
The absurdity of Paul Henri Thomas'
hearings
added: Thursday, April 12, 2001
CTIP Director Linda Andre has written a blistering account of the Paul Henri
Thomas hearings.
"As long as patients and doctors disagree about the nature, risks and
benefits of ECT, and as long as doctors get to define the "right"
answers to these questions, everyone is at risk of forced ECT. Persons who have
previously had ECT, know about it from personal experience, and will not deny
what they know to be true, are most at risk."
What defines incompetency?
The Trouble With Spikol
added: Thursday, April 5, 2001
The Shocking Truth, Part 1. Columnist Liz Spikol cuts to the bone each week
with her quick wit and acerbic touch. Thank god shock therapy hasn't affected
her ability to write. In this column, she reflects on a viewing of Fox TV's
show on electroshock therapy and some of the issues that Fox neglected.
I can't wait til part two!
The Trouble With Spikol
Justice Hall reserves judgement in Paul Henri
case
added: Thursday, April 5, 2001
After listening to closing oral arguments yesterday, Justice Hall announced
that he is reserving judgment. It is not known when his decision will be
announced. Yesterday's entire proceeding took about an hour.
Justice Hall reserves judgement
CTIP Patient Consent Statement
added: Thursday, April 5, 2001
The proposed patient consent statement from Committee for Truth In Psychiatry
is now online. CTIP asks that the FDA or other body consider adopting this
statement in an effort to provide more informed consent.
Patient Statement
St. Louis news
added: Thursday, April 5, 2001
Channel 11 reports on Missouri HB134, which would require ECT reporting.
View the report
Missouri HB134
added: Thursday, April 5, 2001
The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would require
ECT reporting. Read about the bill and write to Missouri legislators - let them
know this is an important bill deserving of their support. (You don't have to
be a Missouri resident)
Missouri HB134
National Mental Health
Association
added: Thursday, April 5, 2001
The NMHA official policy statement on ECT is strongly worded in its statement,
including the need for objective research and a national reporting law.
NMHA statement
The History of ECT
added: Wednesday, April 4, 2001
A look at the beginnings of using electricity as therapy, from its earliest
days with electric eels, to the spread of ECT in the United States. Featuring
works from Leonard Roy Frank, Richard Abrams and a journal article on the
history of ECT in the US.
History
WGBB on Paul Henri Thomas
added: Tuesday, April 3, 2001
The latest in a weekly series of radio updates on the Paul Henri Thomas
hearings.
WGBB
More coverage of NY forced shock
added: Tuesday, April 3, 2001
The New York Post has another story from Douglas Montero on the Adam Szyszko
hearings.
Mom in tears...
Newsday - more coverage of Paul Henri case
Man Says More Rights Violated
(scroll to bottom of page)
Sister continues to fight
added: Wednesday, March 28, 2001
Adam Szyszko's sister Anna continues her fight against Pilgrim in the
continuing attempt to forcibly electroshock her brother. Hearing on March
29.
More
New complaint filed in Thomas
case
added: Friday, March 23, 2001
Today a complaint was filed in New York against four staff members of Pilgrim
hospital. The complaint alleges that Thomas' civil righs are being continually
violated, and seeks injunctions as well as compensatory and punitive monetary
damages.
Lawsuit
Disability News Service slams JAMA
study
added: Wednesday, March 21, 2001
An editorial from Disability News Service has called into question the
credibility of the recent JAMA study (about the high relapse rate of ECT),
along with the words of Dr. Richard Glass, who wrote an accompanying editorial.
It's not often that the media takes a stand like this - but boy, did writer
Leye Jeannette Chrzanowski speak her mind! Yummy.
My Turn: ECT Editorial Casts Shadow on
Author and JAMA's Credibility
Things psychiatrists hate
added: Wednesday, March 21, 2001
A new poll from Britian highlights the top ten things psychiatrists hate -
electroshock is among them.
Psychiatry's Top Ten
More information on Adam Szyszko
added: Wednesday, March 21, 2001
Adam is another in New York fighting forced electroshock. His next hearing will
be March 29, and his sister has released a public statement and asking that
supporters feel free to attend the hearing.
Latest News
Newsday - more coverage of Paul Henri
hearings
added: Friday, March 16, 2001
"In June 1999, Paul Henri Thomas thought clearly enough to sign a consent
form, giving his doctors permission to place electrodes near his temples and
send jolts of electricity through his brain as part of his treatment at Pilgrim
Psychiatric Center.
He underwent the painful and controversial electro- shock procedure three times, on June 9, 11 and 14. But after that third treatment, he had refused to submit to it again.
That's when his doctors began saying Thomas, 49, no longer had the mental capacity to make decisions on his own, so they obtained a court order to force the electroshock therapy upon him.
The revelation of a kind of Catch-22-the
strange circumstance that Thomas was fine when he consented to the procedure
but mentally incompetent when he refused it-took center stage at a hearing
yesterday to determine whether doctors may again shock Thomas against his
will."
Newsday coverage
Suffolk Life on Paul Henri
added: Wednesday, March 14, 2001
Paul Henri Thomas walked into the visiting room on the 4th floor of Pilgrim
State Psychiatric Center, Brentwood, carrying an inspirational postcard-sized
book of "544 ways to stay upbeat" and a sheet of paper with a drawing
of a dove, entitled "the method of non-violence."
Thomas fights for patients' rights
Shocked and Appalled
added: Wednesday, March 14, 2001
Liz Spikol of Philadelphia Weekly wrote a great column in response to the
Atlantic mess: "Shocked and Appalled: If The Atlantic Monthly can't get
its facts straight about shock treatments, I suppose it's up to me."
Shocked and Appalled
Patients not being warned
added: Wednesday, March 14, 2001
From the BBC: Patients are not being given enough information or being offered
the chance to opt out of a controversial treatment for depression, says a
charity.
Patients not being warned
WGBB Radio Update on Paul Henri
Thomas
added: Wednesday, March 14, 2001
Frank and Friends at Inner Sight on WGBB radio 1240 AM in New York continues
its weekly show on Paul Henri Thomas. The station vows to continue bringing the
latest news to the listening audience about the plight of this delightful man.
Thank you to the fine folks at WGBB radio 1240 for your persistence and your
compassion. Here is a recording of the weekly show in case you missed it.
WGBB
Newsday coverage on Paul Henri Thomas
hearings
added: Tuesday, March 13, 2001
From Newsday:
The scribblings of doctors and nurses tell a tale of Paul Henri Thomas, a man
they say lapsed into delusions and harassed Pilgrim Psychiatric Center staff
until he was given a jolt of electric shock therapy.
The contents of the "progress notes"
read by Pilgrim's Dr. Robert Kalani at a hearing before State Supreme Court
Justice W. Bromley Hall in Central Islip yesterday formed the bulk of the
state's claim that Thomas is better off, and more manageable to staff, when he
gets regular doses of electroconvulsive therapy.
Read the full story
New Study in tomorrow's JAMA reveals dismal
results
added: Tuesday, March 13, 2001
Tomorrow's JAMA will carry a study by Harold Sackeim, one of the industry's
leading promoters (and defender of the "faith" according to Max
Fink). The study, Continuation Pharmacotherapy in the Prevention of Relapse
Following Electroconvulsive Therapy, says that the relapse rate following ECT
is about 50 percent, but in this particular study, the figure is 84 percent -
DESPITE the fact that researchers used double the maximal charge output (this
is allowed in research only). In fact, nearly 40 percent of those in the study
who had this double dose didn't even respond to ECT at all! The relapse rate
drops to 39.1 percent when the patient takes a combination of lithium and
antidepressant, but the use of lithium with an AD has been successful in
treating resistant depression, and recognized for about a decade! This
information isn't big news to those who have read ect.org - I've been trying to
hammer this point home for quite some time. And even the Associated Press has
now picked up on it.
The story is just developing, however, due to
some discrepancies between the published data and progress notes that Sackeim
sent to NIMH (obtained under Freedom of Information Act). Stay tuned!
JAMA article, wire story and my criticisms of the
study
Uninformed Consent
added: Tuesday, March 13, 2001
The Seattle Times has published a disturbing series called "Uninformed
Consent," which explores the darker side of research and the people who
turn their trust and lives over to researchers, sometimes with tragic
results.
Uninformed Consent
New Hampshire HB406
added: Tuesday, March 6, 2001
This bill is gaining support from nearly everyone but those who stand to
profit. HB406 will prohibit ECT on children under the age of 16. New Hampshire
organizers are urging those who have had ECT to tell their stories to concerned
parties, particularly the legislators who sponsored the bill.
HB406
Outspoken psychiatrist resigns!
added: Tuesday, March 6, 2001
Dr. Jaime Paredes of Riverview Hospital in Vancouver resigned, saying his
concerns about the increase of electroshock against the elderly since payments
were increased were met with roadblocks and intimidation.
Doctor's Departure
Newsday on Paul Henri Thomas
added: Monday, March 5, 2001
His New Battle: Patient takes fight against electric shock treatment to
court
Newsday
New York Post on forced shock
added: Monday, March 5, 2001
The New York Post carried a commentary on the situation at Pilgrim State where
Paul Henri Thomas and Adam Szyszko are being forcibly shocked. Says the
Post:
"And that's the irony of the issue.
OMH for years has allowed mental patients to give their "informed consent" to be used as guinea pigs and get electroshock.
But when they refuse a treatment, like Thomas did, the doctors, with support from judges, decide they're incompetent."
Damn! That pretty much sums it all up! BRAVO,
New York Post!
Family Up in Arms over Psych-Hosp Zap Therapy
Radio Show - WGBB update on Paul Henri
Thomas
added: Monday, March 5, 2001
WGBB radio in New York is featuring weekly updates on Paul Henri Thomas, the
man at Pilgrim State Hospital on Long Island who is being forcibly
electroshocked. The radio station vows it will continue with the weekly
programs at 9 Eastern time each Monday until Paul Henri is safe. I'm archiving
the shows in case you've missed the live version.
Radio Updates
Radio Shows
added: Tuesday, February 27, 2001
WGBB on Long Island, New York carried a GREAT program that featured Sherry
Taub, a New York activist, and PAUL HENRI THOMAS! (He's the man at Pilgrim
being forcibly electroshocked currently) He's difficult to understand at times
due to his French accent and the effects of the THIRTEEN psychiatric drugs he's
on, but it's a great interview. A MUST LISTEN!
WGBB
KUCI in Irvine, California has a weekly show on
Mondays called Mind...Your Own Business, where they discuss mental health
issues. I was the guest for this show and talked about ECT, Paul Henri, forced
ECT and more.
KUCI
Bedlam at SouthPointe
added: Tuesday, February 27, 2001
More on the bad conditions at Tenet-owned SouthPointe Hospital in St. Louis,
where Kathleen Garrett was forcibly electroshocked last summer.
Bedlam at SouthPointe
Radio Shows Monday
added: Sunday, February 25, 2001
Mind... Your Own Business - I'll be discussing mental health issues and more
from 5-6 pm PACIFIC time (7pm Central, 8pm Eastern) on KUCI FM 88.9 in Irvine,
California.
http://www.kuci.org/
Hear a discussion of forced ECT, including
what's going on in New York at Pilgrim State Hospital. 6:30 pm Pacific time,
8:30 pm Central, 9:30-10 pm Eastern time.
http://www.wgbb.com/
Psychology Today
added: Sunday, February 25, 2001
Overcoming the Impossible
My Journey Through Schizophrenia by Ronald Bassman, Ph.D. Ron is a fellow
member of Support
Coalition International and a practicing psychologist. If you read one
thing this year, this is the article to read! I cannot put into words how this
article made me feel - many of us can relate so well to what Ron writes about
the dehumanization and humiliation we feel in the system. In an eloquent and
compassionate style, he tells stories of horror, but also stories of hope and
empowerment. This article will touch you, but it will also inspire hope. I urge
you to take a copy of this article to your own doctor, even anonymously mail it
to those who have harmed you. You never know when someone will read it and have
a spark of self recognition.
Overcoming the Impossible...
NAMI & censorship - again
added: Sunday, February 25, 2001
NAMI not only censored critical information that needs to be shared, it fired
the editor who wrote it!
NAMI
More forced electroshock in NY
added: Sunday, February 25, 2001
This time it's Paul Henri Thomas, a black Haitian immigrant. They just can't
quit at Pilgrim State Hospital, can they? Executive Director Alan Weinstock
lied to Paul and to activists workin on his case, saying they would allow Paul
some time to help his attorney prepare for battle. Why is this surprise early
morning shock a familiar theme? Write Alan Weinstock and demand an answer!
Paul Henri Thomas
Tenet in trouble again
added: Sunday, February 25, 2001
Once again, Tenet Healthcare Corporation finds itself in trouble over its
management of its psychiatric facilities. This time it's SouthPointe Hospital
in St. Louis. SouthPointe was one of two Tenet-owned hospitals involved in the
horrible treatment of Kathleen Garrett, an elderly woman who was forcibly
shocked last summer. State and federal officials issued a damning report
against the hospital and threatened to shut it down. Tenet agreed to make
changes in order to avoid shutdown - but doesn't that sound familiar coming
from them? Sounds rather hollow to me.
Tenet's troubles
Time Magazine
added: Sunday, February 25, 2001
The old treatment has come a long way since Cuckoo's Nest. But some still
question its safety...this is a very fair, balanced article by Time writer John
Cloud. It's nice to see the media listening to the real issues for a change
instead of acting as cheerleader for the electroshock industry.
Time
Stuff
added: Sunday, February 25, 2001
You can now order tshirts, sweatshirts, mugs and mousepads at the ect.org
giftshop. There are three designs to choose from, plus other shopping
extravaganzas. Go shopping and help support this website!
The giftshop
Music from an electroshock survivor - LeNor
Barry
added: Thursday, February 1, 2001
If you haven't yet listened to LeNor Barry, please do so. She's available at
mp3.com for free. Her music is beautiful and haunting, and she identifies
herself as a shock survivor. Her latest album is Healer With a Twist, and I
cannot recommend it highly enough!
LeNor Barry at mp3.com
Visit her
website
Empowerment
added: Sunday, January 21, 2001
I've put up a lot of new information on the self help section: articles on
alternative treatments, empowerment and some new fun things to do to divert
attention from depression.
Self Help
Higher Payments=exploding ECT rates in
Canada
added: Saturday, January 20, 2001
Riverview Hospital in Vancouver is under
investigation after a staff psychiatrist spoke out against the spike in ECT
treatments on the elderly there. The government increased payments by more than
$60 (Canadian) per shock, and the number of treatments more than doubled. He
attempted to speak with hospital administrators and his efforts were
not....appreciated.
Canadian insider speaks out!
added: Saturday, January 20, 2001
A Riverview employee I'm calling Bob has
contacted me and is blowing the whistle on elder abuse. It's a heartbreaking
story, and still developing...
Atlantic Monthly
added: Friday, January 12, 2001
The
Atlantic Monthly published an article on ECT and
controversy has erupted. Read the article, and click on Post and Riposte to
leave your thoughts.
Forced electroshock on Long
Island
added: Wednesday, January 10, 2001
The young man on Long Island who was being
forcibly shocked has won a stay! His appeal will be heard on March 29. You can
still help by writing/calling key people in that state - the public outrage
worked in the case of Kathleen Garrett - now it's time to help someone else!
Are you 'shocked' that forced ECT happens? These are only the few cases of many
that are brought to your attention - because they're FIGHTING BACK. Max Fink
sums it all up pretty well, when he says we're the psychiatrists and we get to
decide. Go here to listen.
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