Think Psychiatry Doest Do Electroshock Therapy or ECT Anymore? Watch this Video!
Think Psychiatry Doesnt Do Electroshock Therapy or ECT Anymore? Watch this Video!
Dr. John Breeding, Ph.D. Psychologists discusses the current use of ECT or electroshock treatments on women, the elderly, pregnant women and sometimes even children and toddlers. Learn about the procedure in the shocking video about how ECT therapy is still used for depression and other mental health problems.
Read the Blog, Think They Dont Electroshock People Anymore? Think AgainEven toddlers and pregnant women are being shocked
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ECT, Electroshock, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Psychiatry
In part because of rejection rates during the World War II draft, concerns about the health - including mental health - of the U.S. population developed in the 1940s. The issue was further spotlighted by efforts to deal with readjustment of returning veterans. Hollywood films such as “Spellbound” (1945) and “The Snakepit” (1948) also highlighted the issue. This video provides a popular introduction to the issue. At the time, drug therapies often used today were not available. The only such therapy mentioned is insulin injection. Electroshock is shown as a treatment for depression. There is a vague discussion of brain surgery - perhaps a reference to lobotomy. A version of group therapy is also shown. Psychoanalysis is briefly referenced.
Dr. John Breeding, Ph.D. Psychologist testifies before the Austin City Council about Electroshock Therapy.