Welcome to ect.org. This site is a comprehensive collection of information about ECT.
I started this website in 1995, after having had ECT myself. I had many questions that were not answered by my health care providers, and I have found that too often, patients are not given adequate information. This website is an attempt to bridge that information gap and to help you make a more informed decision.
Additionally, persons who have had ECT often feel isolated. If you feel that way, I hope you will reach out and find support by visiting the ZapRap.org discussion forums.
I am not affiliated with the Church of Scientology, nor am I anti-psychiatry. Individuals with political agendas and vested interests in the ECT industry continually make these claims, hoping to divert attention from the real issues. I have repeatedly battled attempts to shut this website down, threats of lawsuits, and hacking attempts, and my colleague and I have received more than 100 death threats combined, some suspiciously coming from the lines of rather prestigious universities.
It is my goal to continue to battle all attempts to shut down ect.org and to work towards reform in the industry, more inclusive and thorough ECT research, as well as battle the use of force against patients who do not want to have ECT. 
