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Ban electroconvulsive treatment

Submitted by wendy micklewright on Thursday 16th February 2023

Published on Monday 13th March 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 13th September 2023

Signatures: 75

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Ban electroconvulsive treatment

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Electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) creates seizures by sending an electric current through the brain. It can cause great harm and research has found that its use is more prevalent in women and older individuals. https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/papt.12160


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