Bridging Synapses

Author: Alison Chan

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Electroconvulsive Therapy: Patient Perspectives and Ethics of Disclosure
Episode 8
Friday, 31 October, 2025

In this episode of Bridging Synapses, Alison speaks with Sarah, a former clinical psychiatric rehabilitation professor and advocate for patients affected by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). After undergoing 116 rounds of ECT, Sarah has dedicated her career to advancing transparency, ethical standards, and informed consent in psychiatry. Their conversation explores the personal and systemic implications of ECT, from memory loss and misdiagnosis to the future of patient-centered reform.Guest: Sarah Hancock