Category Archives: Ch 6 – The Treatment of Last Resort (Excerpts)

“I Want to Get My Life Back to Normal.”

Posted on May 20, 2014 by

  Robin had just received her second ECT treatment, and had to meet with her supervisor the following day.  She was very worried and upset about the prospect of losing her job.  “I can’t go back to living with my … Continue reading →

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“Will You Detain Me if I Don’t Agree to Come In?”

Posted on May 11, 2014 by

I graduated from college in 1985 without a job.  After debating about my future plans, I took a job as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) at a psychiatric hospital in Michigan.  I wanted to get experience in the field to … Continue reading →

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