Ministers in U-turn on shock therapy – The Independent

Posted June 18th, 2007 in mental health, news by sally

“A government U-turn tomorrow will herald huge improvements in mental health treatment for young people. In a series of compromise changes to its controversial Mental Health Bill, the Government will curb the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) on teenagers and ensure they do not have to share wards with adults, who are often disturbed and dangerous.”

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The Independent, 17th June 2007

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