Frequently Asked Questions about electroconvulsive therapy, ect, electroshock at ect.org

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About Electroconvulsive Therapy Why is ECT so controversial? How does ECT work? How many people have ECT each year? Who invented ECT? Are there books I can read to learn more? Should I have ECT? What is the difference between bilateral and unilateral ECT? Is ECT banned anywhere? How are doctors trained to perform ECT? Is there an accreditation program? What is ECT? What regulations exist regarding ECT? How much electricity does ECT use? What does suprathreshold mean? Electroconvulsive Therapy - Risks and Side Effects Is ECT safe during pregnancy? Does ECT cause memory loss? Today's ECT isn't anything like the ECT portrayed in the Jack Nicholson movie - isn't it a lot more scientific now with fewer side effects? Are there other side effects of ECT? Does ECT cause brain damage? Electroconvulsive Therapy - Efficacy Will ECT cure my migraines? Will it cure my grandfather's senility? How effective is ECT for other disorders? My doctor said that depression is a lifelong illness and I won't ever get better. Will ECT help that? Why do you keep mentioning the high relapse rate? What's that? Forced ECT Isn't forced ECT only used in countries with repressive governments, like China? I just don't understand how this can happen! My doctor told me you're making this up to scare people. This is America/Canada/UK and we have freedoms! Why don't people sue when they've been forced to have ECT? Forced ECT doesn't really happen, does it? How many people are forced into ECT? The ect.org Website Aren't you just antipsychiatry? You sure seem to get sued a lot - why is this? Are you a Scientologist? I'm writing a paper for my class. Will you send me information about ECT? Who are YOU? Don't you want to ban ECT? What are your motivations for this website? Why did you start this website? Consumer/Survivor Movement What is this? Aren't you all just a bunch of angry people trying to ruin it for the rest of us? Media Questions I am a member of the media and am writing/producing a story on ECT. How can I contact you? I would like to interview some people who have had ECT - can you put me in touch with persons who would be willing to talk to me?