Lisa Conway is a first-time author and longtime medical social worker who has dedicated her career to supporting vulnerable populations. After undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Bipolar Depression and experiencing serious cognitive side effects, she wrote SHOCKED to shed light on the hidden impact of this controversial treatment. Supported throughout her recovery by her service dog, Teddy, Lisa now advocates for patient-centered mental health care and greater transparency around ECT.
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About Teddy: After sustaining brain damage from ECT treatments, Author Lisa Conway relied on Teddy, her service dog, to navigate the world again. What started as short, careful walks turned into runs—and eventually marathons. Together, they crossed finish lines that symbolized not just physical endurance, but healing, independence, and the unbreakable bond between a woman and her dog
