100,000 People (Including Princess Leia) Still Receive Electroshock Therapy Each Year? [Wtf]

Because the full effect on the brain is still unknown, electroconvulsive therapy is viewed as a last resort treatment for the mentally ill. Still, there are around 100,000 people seeking the treatment each year, including Carrie Fisher. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/fsO0tkmEa5I/100000-people-including-princess-leia-still-receive-electroshock-therapy-each-year

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