Author Lisa Conway
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Shocked

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