

Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness and the Silence of Shock Therapy
Shocked by Lisa Conway is for:
Anyone who has struggled with suicidal thoughts or survived a suicide attempt
Individuals with a history of mental health challenges such as:
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety Disorders
Anorexia or other eating disorders
Anyone who has undergone Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), commonly referred to as “shock treatment”
Family members, friends, or caregivers of someone who has experienced shock therapy or psychiatric hospitalization
Mental health professionals seeking a deeper understanding of a patient’s lived experience and thought processes during crisis
Medical students, psychologists, social workers, and therapists in training who want to learn from a powerful personal narrative
Advocates and allies working to reduce the stigma around mental illness and treatment