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Closed petition Outlaw the use of ECT
We want Electroconvulsive therapy to be banned in its every form.
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ECT can cause memory loss and permanent brain damage. It sends 450V through the delicate tissue of the brain essentially frying it until a dangerous seizure is caused. It is completely ineffective in terms of helping reduce any symptoms of mental illness. New ECT under general anaesthetic is even more extreme as a higher voltage has to be used to achieve a seizure.
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