electroshock therapy
noun
: the treatment of mental illness and especially depression by the application of electric current to the head of a usually anesthetized patient that induces unconsciousness and convulsive seizures in the brain
called also electroconvulsive therapy
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Psychiatric patients underwent treatments such as electroshock therapy and insulin shock therapy, common practices at the time that are now considered outdated and often dangerous.
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Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Perkins reportedly underwent electroshock therapy, per The Sunday Times.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Thus begins a traumatic spiral in Arkham State Hospital, where Sofia is subjected to electroshock therapy and harsh living conditions.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Sadly, electroshock therapy is still legal in states like Massachusetts.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Perkins reportedly underwent electroshock therapy, per The Sunday Times.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Thus begins a traumatic spiral in Arkham State Hospital, where Sofia is subjected to electroshock therapy and harsh living conditions.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Sadly, electroshock therapy is still legal in states like Massachusetts.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Electroshock therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electroshock%20therapy. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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