Have You Had ECT? Help Others and Tell Me Where

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   Marlene on October 19, 2019 at 7:24 pm

   Trinity Hospital, Minot, North Dakota offers ECT.

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   Rachael on August 28, 2019 at 7:50 am

   Providence Psychiatry in Missoula, MT offers ECT.

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   Liz on May 7, 2019 at 9:37 pm

   All due respect I don’t see a very important link to information that gives the other half of the story. People need to be informed of facts, and this man knows them. [moderated] I’m just trying to raise awareness just as you are. I don’t call myself a patient, I am in fact a victim.

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     Natasha Tracy on May 8, 2019 at 5:44 am

     Hi Liz,

     I respect your perspective but I have no respect for Breggin. He’s the biggest antipsychiatrist of them all. I will not have his link here. I do not consider him “the other side” of anything unless you’re talking about “the other side” of rationality.

     – Natasha Tracy

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   Rachael on July 25, 2018 at 10:12 pm

   I believe that the LDS Hospital in Utah offers ECT, though I have not received it. Thank you for forming this list. It has been very helpful to me.

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     Jennifer Blankertz on July 26, 2018 at 1:01 pm

     I had ECT at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr PA.

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   Jennifer on August 27, 2016 at 6:19 pm

   I had my ECT at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr PA.

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   Mark on August 25, 2016 at 10:15 am

   BryLin Hospital is part of the BryLin Behavioral Health System in Buffalo, NY. BryLin provides ECT in their acute care psychiatric hospital in Buffalo, NY (both inpatient and ambulatory care treatments are offered). They have a dedicated staff including psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, psychiatric registered nurses and support staff. Please see the web site for more information at https://www.brylin.com/programs-services/electroconvulsive-therapy/.

   This is a wonderful idea! Thanks for the opportunity to share this information.

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   Jeff Fraley on July 6, 2016 at 3:58 am

   i don’k know about it but thanks to you for telling about it

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   Rose on April 28, 2016 at 11:18 pm

   Peace Health in Longview Washington and Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane WA.

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   Rose on April 28, 2016 at 11:16 pm

   There is Peace Health in Longview Washington and Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane WA. I am trying to get it for my son who has catatonia, but it is,almost impossible to get it in Oregon because it only has the OHSU clinic and it is backed up for ages.

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    Natasha Tracy on April 24, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Hi all,

    Note: I am running a survey on real patients’ experiences with, and perspectives on, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). If you’ve had ECT and want your voice heard, please take the survey here. https://natashatracy.com/treatment/neurostimulation-treatment/ect/real-patient-experiences-ect-perspectives-ect/

    – Natasha Tracy

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    Lisa on April 12, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee Mission KS
    Research Psych Hospital, Kansas City MO

    I am seeking reputable research papers regarding ECT and its similarity to
    Closed Head Injuries and
    Traumatic Brain Injuries
    Can you suggest some links to any?

    Thank you,
    Lisa

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    Mitchell Krasnerman on February 27, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Natasha,

    I am writing a book called ” Mental Ilness and ECT – do you mind if I copy your list and paste it as a chapter in my book?

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    Lori on November 24, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Hi Natasha,
    Firstly, I want to thank you for this wonderful service you are providing. I also wanted to let you to let you know that I have had a wonderful experience at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital is San Antonio TX. I received 6 Unilatral ECT treatments by Dr. Edulfo Gonzalez inpatient, but he will allow me to go outpatient if I have someone accompany me. The ECT staff (from the anesthesiologists to the RNs Diana, Michelle,etc) are also top notch. I was given medicine intravenously during the procedure to prevent nausea, headache, and high blood pressure, and came through the procedure with very little side effects. In fact, I would feel well enough to eat breakfast right afterwards.
    I did not take the decision to start Ect lightly, but have had treatment resistant depression for 20 plus years and I did my research. If Aetna would have covered TMS, I might have tried that first, but because they are dragging their feet on this, I could not allow myself or my family to suffer through this any longer. I am on the road to recovery, and I am glad I made the decision I did.

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      Natasha Tracy on November 25, 2015 at 6:19 am

      Hi Lori,

      Thank you for sharing your success story. I know there are many other people like you our there (although many of them don’t want to admit to it for fear of negative judgements).

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Donna on November 2, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Where else do the offer ECT in greater portland area besides Kaiser Sunnyside?
    I have called OHSU and they told me they stopped providing those!
    Thank you!

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      Robert Tymstra on November 2, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      Hi there, I have had 20 treatments of ECT, at St. Joseph”s, at West 5 th Campus, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Yes I have some questions, When have you had enough treatments, when is enough : enough? What about the very scary nightmares following ECT treatments? What about the very terrible headaches following ECT treatments?

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    Kay on September 26, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    I’ve just received my first 3 ECT treatments (Pine Rest in Grand Rapids MI) I found your website after searching, because I’m feeling uneasy. Im feeling worse instead of better after 3 treatments, & I can’t pinpoint the cognitive affects but they are definitely noticeable–I’ve lost my typical interests, I feel slower mentally, & of course there are some memory issues. I planned to go back to college, but now I’m worried at my mental performance–I used to be an A student, I don’t feel like I could go back to college with this mind

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    anon on September 25, 2015 at 9:22 am

    ECT is available in Portland, Oregon @

    Department of Psychiatry
    Oregon Health & Science University
    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
    Mail code OP02
    Portland, OR 97239

    D.J. Fox; PAS Specialist
    Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
    New Patient Intake Coordinator
    adultpsych@ohsu.edu

    (503) 494-6176 (New Patient Intake)
    (503) 494-8613 (Scheduling Line)

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      Robert Tymstra on September 25, 2015 at 10:20 am

      My treatments were all done at St. Joseph”s West 5th Campus, Hamilton, Ontario ( ECT Treatments)
      I have had 15 ECT Treatments now the headaches were brutal with the first 12 treatments not so bad now. ECT Treatments are not only for bipolar people they are for Borderline Personality Disorder patients as well. But Borderline Personality Disorder patient require a more serious regimen of treatments as (BPD) is much harder to treat then bipolar with ECT Treatments. I have trouble with my sleep being reversed plus the headaches and being unable to sleep the night before a treatment.
      The doctors rotate throughout giving treatments they are : Dr.Zamora, Dr.Bieber, Dr.Hastey, and Dr.Sabersen and the nurses are: Donna, Colleen, Barb, and Chris. This is a very dedicated team and I am alive to this very day because of them and their care in my doing well and getting better. I owe my life to them and their care.
      Yours Truly,
      Robert Tymstra

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        Kay on September 26, 2015 at 7:52 pm

        Hi Robert, I had 3 ECT Treatments last week & the doctor suggests 6-12 total. So far the 3 I’ve had have left me feeling worse off & not as mentally sharp as I usually am, making me depressed about that. I’m curious if anyone else felt worse before feeling better? Anyway, the reason I’m writing you, is you mentioned having reversed sleep patterns. I have had reversed sleep patterns most my life & it’s been a huge pain & inconvenience. Did ECT help normalize your sleep patterns? Have you found anything much that has helped your sleep patterns? Thanks

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          Rob Tymstra on September 27, 2015 at 8:43 am

          Hi Kay, actually my first 5 treatments were hell, terrible headaches, I had memory problems, temporary loses. They shocked me several times my first few treatments causing multiple convulsions and the headaches were brutal and still are from time to time even taking tylenol 111″s before each treatment as well toteline drugs. As for the time of sleep reversed that has gotten worse still having trouble falling asleep at night. But doing a lot of walking is best it strengthens the brain walking heals the brain from the ECT treatments. I still have lots more treatments to go my Borderline Personality Disorder is holding me back this is why I require so very more treatments. Do all the walking that you can , get a sleep study done to see if you have sleep apnea this could be your sleep problem.
          I wish you the best of luck and hang in there it does get better. Rob Tymstra

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    Robert Dirk Tymstra on September 14, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    Hi there, I have personaly had and experienced over 14 ECT ( electroconvulsive therapy ) treatments they have helped not only my mood swings but given me tremendous hope towards the future. I was severely manic depressive and extremely suicidal but these ECT treatments along with the walking and with the fantastic doctors involved as well the psychiatrists Dr.Zamora, Dr.Bieber, Dr.Hasty, Dr.Sabersen, the ECT nursing team Donna, Colleen, and those also that work with them all have had tremendous input into my recovery. ECT therapy is not for everyone but in my case it was the only answer. I have been diagnosed with bipolar and borderline personality disorder. When I am manic or was I would lose all touch with reality and just want to off myself no matter what but the great nursing staff and psychiatrists at St.Joseph”s Charleton Campus 9th and 10th Towers helped along with the ECT team at the West 5th Campus as well.

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    Robert Caplan on August 29, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Dr Jamie Fernandez (excellent) moved from USF in Tampa General Hospital to memorial hospital, they still perform ECT in Tampa General, great results, but is not a lasting treatment you have to continue with maintenance and some meds so it works for you.

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    Carmeb on July 28, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Aurora pavilion – at Aiken Regional Medical Center
    655 medical park drive
    Aiken SC 29801

    ECT is performed here as of 2014

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    Natasha Tracy on July 9, 2015 at 8:11 am

    For anyone who might care about my opinion, I recommend avoiding Breggin like the plague. He is a serious antipsychiatrist and I don’t believe him to be reputable in the slightest.

    Your call.

    – Natasha Tracy

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    Susan Brown on July 9, 2015 at 8:08 am

    By the way, I should have added that I recommend avoiding Danbury Hospital in Connecticut, as well as any hospital that offers ECT.

    Susan

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    Susan Brown on July 9, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Sorry, somehow the website for Dr. Breggin’s information on ECT got deleted. It is: http://www.ectresources.org.

    Susan

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    Susan Brown on July 9, 2015 at 8:02 am

    Danbury Hospital in upper Fairfield County, CT, also performs ECT. I do not believe in this procedure, and have had it forced on me through the probate court system at least a couple of times. It is the nature of the treatment to destroy memories, as well as many other cognitive processes, and I cannot even remember how many times a course of treatment has been administered.

    Please see Dr. Peter Breggin’s input on ECT at http://www.org, especially his 1998 paper: “Electroshock: scientific, ethical, and political issues”. It was published in the International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine 11 (1998) 5-40, IOS Press. His other website is worth visiting and exploring: http://www.breggin.com. He is a reform psychiatrist who is one of the few voices in psychiatry today who makes sense.

    We are living in the technological age. This does not mean that our medicine is any more “safe” or “effective,” or advanced. It is basically an age of high-tech, poisonous and dangerous leeches; the superstition fueled by the god of science, devoid of the true God or any humanness. This is my own opinion, not necessarily Dr. Breggin’s.

    He is a scientist who reveals the untruths and the ineffectiveness, as well as the danger, of modern treatments based on scientific grounds. His solution will hopefully become mine, with the addition of prayer and faithfulness to God. He recommends empathy, self-direction, and a host of recovery options that we have come to espouse in the peer-recovery movement respecting human sensitivity, individuality, self-determination, the integrity and vulnerability of both the person and the body, and the natural ability to heal when assisted by people and organizations who also respect these innate human qualities. HIs colleagues have been few and far between over the past half-century, but they are the only ones I really trust, due to the imbedded corruption in medicine today.
    Even most well-meaning doctors are affected by this corruption in our age, being misinformed and misdirected, even in their efforts to save lives. This is my opinion. I welcome any who find that these observations resonate with their own.

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    Kimberly on June 26, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
    Greer, SC

    Marshall I. Pickens Hospital
    Greenville, SC

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    Mitchell Krasnerman on June 7, 2015 at 6:57 am

    I have and still recieve ECT treatment – safe, effective and reliable – I am also writing a book on ECT – Here is my list that I currently have – I will have to work on adding more details such as phone number and related info – I have been using basically google to get my info –

    Chapter 5 – Places in the U.S. to get ECT
    1) New York
    a) Lenox Hill Hospital
    b) Mt. Sinai Hospital
    c) Columbia_prysbeterian
    d) New York State Psychiatric Institute
    e) Westchester Medical Center
    f) DENT Neurological Institute
    g) University of Rochester Medical Institute

    2) New Jersey
    a) Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center
    b) Centrastate Medical Center
    c) Carrier Clinic
    d) Jersey Shore University Medical Center
    e) Princeton Healthcare
    f) Virtua Memorial Hospital

    3) Conneticut
    a) University of Conneticut Medical Health
    b) Yale New Haven Medical Center
    c) Hartford Hospital

    4) Massachessets
    a) Arbour Hospital
    b) Berkshire Medical Center
    c) Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    d) Cambridge Health Alliance
    e) Carney Hospital
    f) Henry Heywood Medical Center
    g) Lawrence Memorial Hospital
    h) Massachusetts General Hospital
    i) McLean Hospital
    j) Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
    k) Mount Auburn Hospital
    l) Newton-Wellesley Hospital
    m) St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
    n) Tufts Medical Center
    o) Whidden Hospital

    5) New Hamphire
    a) Concord Hospital

    6) Hawaii
    a)

    7) Virginia
    a) Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    b) Inova Health System
    c) Virginia Hospital Center
    d) Eastern Virginia Medical Center
    e) Reston Hospital Center

    8) Florida
    a) University of Florida Health
    b) Florida Health
    c) Central Florida Mental Health
    d) Delray Medical Center
    e) USF Health
    f) Mayo Clinic
    g)

    9) Rhode Island
    a) Butler Hospital
    b) Rhode Island Hospital

    10) Pennsylvania
    a) University of Pennsylvania Health System

    11) California
    a) El Camino Hospital
    b) Therapeutic Solutions PC
    c) ???

    12) Arkansas
    a) UAMS Medical Center
    b) ?

    13) Maine
    a) Maine General Medical Center
    b) Southern Main Health Care
    c) Acadia Hospital

    14) Vermont
    a) White River Junction VA Medical Center
    15) New Hamphire
    a) Concord Hospital
    b) Butler Hospital
    c) Elliot Health System

    16) Minnesota
    a) Fair View Medical Health System
    b) Mayo Clinic

    17) Iowa
    a) University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    b) Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
    c) Mercy Hospital Medical Center
    d)
    18) Wisconsin
    a) University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
    19) Michigan
    a) University of Michigan Health System
    b) Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
    c) Henry Ford Hospital
    d) Beaumont Health System
    20) North Dakota
    a)
    21) South Dakota
    a) Avera Behavioral Health Center
    22) Wyoming
    a) Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services.
    b) Chayenne Regional

    23) Montana
    a) Providence Health Services
    b) Inova Health System
    c)

    24) Idaho
    a) Eastern Idaho Medical Center
    b) Bingham Medical Hospital
    c) St. Luke’s Clinic
    25) Nebreska
    a) Bryan Health

    26) Ohio
    a) Ohio State University
    b) Cleveland Clinic
    c) University Hospitals of Cleveland
    d) Lindner Center of HOPE

    27) West Virgina
    a) Chestnut Ridge Center
    b) Virgina Commonwealth University Medical Center
    c) CAMC General Hospital
    d)
    28) North Carolina
    a) Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    b) Vidant Health
    c)
    29) South Carolina
    a) Carolina Center for Behavioral Health
    b) Health Institute of Psychiatry
    c)
    30) Mississippi
    a) St. Dominic Hospital
    b)
    31) Tennessee
    a) Lakeside Behavioral Health Center
    b) University of Tennessee Medical Center
    c)
    32) Louisiana
    a) Tulane Medical Center
    b)
    33) Texas
    a) Seton Health Care Family
    b) Texas Orthopedic Hospital
    c) Zale Lipshy University Hospital
    d)
    34) Arizona
    a) University of Arizona Medical Center
    b) Mayo Clinic
    c) Brian Espinoza MD
    35) Georgia
    a) Emory Health Care
    b) Summit Ridge Hospital
    c) Georgia Regents University
    d) Athens Regional Medical Center
    e)
    36) Utah
    a) University of Utah Health Center
    b) Utah Surgical Center
    c)

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    Em Well on June 4, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    You are missing a couple in Massachusetts. UMASS Medical Center, Worcester…. HealthAlliance, Leominster (the psychiatrist Paul Epstein just retired and was unsure if ECT would continue there. That was as of March 2015) …. Holyoke Hospital, Holyoke, Pembroke Hospital, Pembroke (associated with the Arbour hospital system in Boston)

    There is still no way to search for Hospitals that offer these treatments.

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    Bruce Rioux on May 26, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont offers ECT. I had a course there. And Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine offers ECT as well. I had a course there also.

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    Mitchell Krasnerman on May 5, 2015 at 6:03 am

    I have received ECT at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. I am also writing a book on ECT based on my personal experience and science and history behind it. If anyone has any questions, they can ask me. It was very helpful, more then meds were ever. Its based on a case by case basis because ECT is a serious treatment with general anesthesia every single time. But it is not a miracle cure or a magic bullet of any sort. But as Natasha Tracy remarked – when you are dying – suffering from serious symptoms – ECT is likely to deal with them effectively and swiftly ( a few treatments and you will already notice some relief) .

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    David on April 27, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    I live in Las Vegas Nevada, and I also work in the mental health field. I’m also someone who has received ECT. I received it at Montevista hospital in Las Vegas Nevada. I would be more than happy to answer questions, and address concerns.

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    James Honeycutt on April 10, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Hi. I am about to start 10 sessions of ECT at OHSU in Portland Oregon. I am about as scared as I can get.

    I am posting to add to your list of places that offer ECT. In the Portland Oregon area, as well as OHSU, Kaiser Permanente offers it for Kaiser folk at it’s Sunnyside hospitial (Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center, 10180 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015, (503) 652-2880.

    Jack in Portland Oregon

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    Truth on November 9, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Ect is unpredictable and dangerous. It is the equivalent to a closed head injury concussion.
    It causes brain injury, memory loss, and permanent cognitive dysfunction. Patients may feel “better” because of the minor euphoria brain damage can generate. Google the latest updates on ECT and brain damage. Check out Peter Breggin’s website. Read about people who have lost 20 years of memory and their careers. Google names like Jonathan Cott, Peggy Salters, Barb Cody, Linda Andre. Order the book Doctors of Deception. Find the Bentall and Reid review of Literature on ECT which concludes it causes brain injury and cannot be scientifically justified.
    Do not spend time finding places willing to injure you; you can simply have a friend smash you in the head with a bat multiple times. ECT has its own PR campaign and the lies abound.
    Memory loss equals brain damage. ECT can cause massive memory loss. There is nothing medical or healing about electrocuting a delicate brain and sending people into multiple grand mal seizures.
    This increases ones risks of epilepsy and Alzheimer’s.

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    Meg on October 19, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Houston, TX – St. Joseph’s pavilion for women
    Pittsburgh, PA – St. Clair Hospital in the South Hills

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    Deanna on August 29, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    Psychiatric Research Institute
    http://psychiatry.uams.edu/
    (501) 526-8100
    pri@uams.edu

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    Jason on August 13, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I had ECT performed at Butler Hospital, Providence Rhode Island with good results.

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    Laura Ryan on July 27, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Another hospital that does ECTs is St. Mary’s in Richmond, Va. I’ve heard good things about the treatment there.
    -laura

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    Melissa on July 13, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    John Dempsey Hospital
    University of Connecticut
    Farmington, CT

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    JACKEE on April 12, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    HI, MY NAME IS JACKEE AND I WOULD LIKE TO LET U KNOW THAT “ECT” HAS SAVED MY LIFE. I BELIEVE THAT ONE TREATMENT WILL NOT HELP AND THAT U SHOULD REALLY THINK ABOUT HOW MUCH BETTER LIFE CAN BE. I WAS GIVEN ECT AS A LAST RESULT FROM BIPOLAR/MANIC DEPRESSION/ Goreaphobia. I understand how u must feel not having a Support System Behind U. I thought I had a SUPPORT SYSTEM behind me but it really WASN’T.. I was doing very well when I was on ECT but now I am the One that has failed MYSELF and am looking to find out how to get back in treatment. I haven’t had ECT in over 2yrs. I experienced in myself memory loss that has been returning to me slowly but I feel confused becuz I don’t know how to deal with remembering things. A part of me wants to know my past and a part of me wishes It never returned. I believe Ect side effects are different in everyone. All I can say if that U are able to get ECT u should go for it becuz I would really help. I got mine done in Northern California at Sutter Center for Psychiatry in Sacramento Ca.

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    Scott on April 12, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    At least I can say I tried. I would rather look like a fool and fail than just give up. Thanks to all.

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      JACKEE on April 12, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      i would like to speak with you about my experience if you’d like

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    Scott on April 7, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I understand that what I am asking for might seem confusing and please understand that I am very grateful for the time you have taken out of your day to respond to my post.

    I am trying to find someone who I can speak with through email or telephone and explain my situation to so I can find out where the best place for me to go to for ECT is. I’m looking for a hospital or a treatment facility that performs ECT, but would be understanding that I want to first try one shock treatment and then see how much of a difference it makes before going through with another shock treatment.

    If you, or anyone you know of can just spare a little bit of their time to help me, please let me know, it would mean the world to me and I would be forever grateful. I appreciate your time and kindness, thank you so much.

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      David on April 27, 2015 at 11:40 pm

      Scott,
      As a consumer and a patient, I would be happy to correspond with you about the benefits and drawbacks of ECT.

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    Scott on April 6, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    I live in a town where there are no local support groups. My doctor only knows of one local place that ECT is done, and she doesn’t recommend that I receive ECT treatment there, which is why this situation is so difficult. I can barely bathe myself and I am so depressed that it is hard for me to nagivate around the internet looking for help. I don’t know how much longer I can keep going, please help me get the help I need.

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      Natasha Tracy on April 7, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Hi Scott,

      I’m trying but I don’t know what it is you’re asking for. Maybe try a helpline? https://natashatracy.com/get-mental-illness-help/

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Scott on April 6, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I have heard of three cases where after one shock treatment the patient felt better. I understand that most doctors want to sign a patient up for nine sessions, but I believe that it is possible to get one treatment of ECT and feel better, it’s very rare, but it is possible.

    Please understand that I don’t have a support system or group of friends trying to help me find a place for ECT, which is why I am reaching out on this site for help. I believe Natasha and other people out there understand that there are situations in life where people reach out for help in a place they feel comfortable and where they know there are others who understand how crippling severe depression is.

    I’m not asking for any money or a lifetime friendship. I’m just asking for some kind people to contact me, possibly hear my situation, and just help me find a hospital or treatment center where I can receive at least one ECT treatment and then decide if I want to have more or stop there because I am feeling better.

    Please contact me by email, I am a caring and kind person who just needs a little help. My email address is jeremy100jb@yahoo.com

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      Natasha Tracy on April 6, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      Hi Scott,

      I appreciate what you’re doing and I appreciate what you’re going through. I hope you read my below comment.

      I also wanted to add that you may wish to go to more active forums to find people that will engage you in active conversations. I wrote an article on the liveliest ones for people with bipolar here: http://bipolar.answers.com/remedies/the-best-forums-for-those-living-with-bipolar

      Also, maybe reach out to a local support group? They are more likely to be able to point you in the direction of a good treatment center because they know your local area.

      And one more thing, if you just explain your thoughts to your doctor, just like you have hear (you did it very clearly) perhaps he can work with you instead of you trying to go around him? Either that, or just go around him altogether by getting a second opinion. After all, someone will have to be your doctor no matter what treatment center you end up going to.

      You have my thoughts and I wish you the best of health. Don’t give up. Things will get better.

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Debbie on April 5, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    Hi, any idea of a location in, or by, Las Vegas, NV that offers ECT. I have been travelling to SLC, UT for wonderful treatment, but would sure like to not have to travel so far. Thank you!

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      Larisa on July 21, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Montevista Hospital 5900 W Rochelle Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada

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    Scott on April 2, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I am currently trying to find a hospital or treatment center for ECT. My problem is that I want to be able to have one shock treatment, if I feel better after one treatment. Anytime I bring this up my doctor gets upset and agitated by saying that I would have to have 6 treatments in a row without stopping at one. I believe that I have a right to a say in my treatment since this is my brain. I don’t have a support system and my family is not supportive so I am pretty much on my own and I am too depressed and stressed to call around to hospitals and ask questions about the rules of the treatment center or hospital’s protocol. I would like to go somewhere where the electrodes are placed on the head that causes the least amount of memory lost.

    If anyone knows of a hospital that does ECT and will stop doing treatments when the patient wants, please reply or contact me. I am in a lot of pain and barely hanging on, I have no one in my life to help me and I just don’t want to be in this kind of pain anymore. Please help me.

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      Natasha Tracy on April 2, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Hi Scott,

      You have the right to cease treatment at any time, of course. It _is_ your brain and you get to make the call. You always have that right and your doctor can’t force otherwise (unless he has a court order).

      The problem is that one treatment likely won’t work so there’s no point in doing it, which is likely what your doctor is saying. I do know of one person who felt better after one treatment, but that is very rare. It’s like saying you’d like to take a week of antidepressants. It just won’t work.

      So I would suggest that you commit to the regular course of treatment, but stop at any time during that course if you need to.

      For example, I started treatments (I didn’t agree to a specific number ahead of time) and after each one we evaluated where we were. After 9 treatments I elected to stop because it wasn’t working. I gave it a fair shot, and it just didn’t work for me. That being said, had something horrible have happened on treatment 2, I would have elected to stop then.

      And, I must say, after one treatment I noticed no cognitive side effects. There were side effects (like pain and headache) but nothing cognitive. I assume that’s what you’re worried about. Those type of effects tend to build up over time so you can judge each treatment and decide if you feel like the next one is right for you.

      Now, I’m not a doctor, so feel free to disregard any of the above.

      But please believe this: ECT is given to over 100,000 patients a year in the US alone and it helps around 80% of those with depression. But it doesn’t help after one treatment. The average course is between 9-12.

      Here is some in-depth information on ECT: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1525957-overview

      Here is one study that mentions effecacy rates (but they do range depending on the study, particularly if you have a comorbid personality disorder): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2180554

      Good luck.

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Marian on March 9, 2014 at 9:30 am

    My mother has had both inpatient and outpatient treatments at Florida Hospital – South in Orlando.

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    Marie on March 1, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Cedars Sinai in Beverly Hills is no longer. The ECT group with Dr. Kramer moved to the Olympia Medical Center on Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, a couple of years ago.

    I have been driving a special woman for ECT treatments for 7 years now.

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    Paul on January 2, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    My sister gets ECT at Herrick Hospital in Berkeley, CA

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    DJ on November 24, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Loma Linda University
    Loma Linda, CA

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    Arnold S on November 3, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Cedars Sinai Hospital, Beverley Hills, CA
    Loma Linda University Hospital, Loma Linda, CA

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    wendy williamson on September 12, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Okay, you probably already finished your book but just in case, here are two from nj.

    http://www.centrastate.com/Psychiatric-Services/Electro-Therapy CentraState in Freehold, NJ

    http://www.jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com/JSUMC/services/behavioralhealth/ElectroconvulsiveTherapy.cfm Jersey Shore Medical in Neptune, NJ

    Princeton House ECT saved my life. I see you already have that on your list though. :)

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    Karen O'Malley on August 20, 2013 at 8:31 am

    Kaiser Permanente
    Sunnyside Medical Center
    Clackamas Oregon

    Dr. David Van de lindt

    ECT has made a major difference in my life I wish I would have known about it years ago it would have made my life much more enjoyable.

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    Jennifer Small on August 5, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Seton shoal creek hospital in Austin, texas does both in and outpt ECT. 512-324-2000

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    c-- on July 4, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    hi: the georgetown references are good. i’m seen by their outpatient clinic. we’ ve been messing with meds for 5 years now after this crash, but with no avail. i’m lucky to have a patient girlfriend. i look forward to your book!

    thanks for listening.

    c–

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    DJ on June 29, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
    Englewood, NJ

    http://www.englewoodhospital.com/ms_psychiatry_home.asp

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    Justin on June 12, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    I know Columbia Presbyterian is already listed, but New York State Psychiatric Institute should also be added as distinct. It is part of Columbia, but is a State funded research facility, where you will receive treatment for free (and EXCELLENT care!). You need to be admitted as part of one of their studies. I just finished a 6 week stay while receiving ECT. They have an outstanding staff and Dr Joan Prudic is one of the foremost authorities on ECT in the world. I have virtually no memory loss.

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    Linda Connors on June 12, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Awaiting moderation means that if this comment doesn’t meet with approval, it will be removed but that doesn’t change the facts. He prescribes ECT for anyone who is unlucky enough to end up under his care.

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      Natasha Tracy on June 12, 2013 at 12:42 pm

      Linda,

      Actually, “awaiting moderation” means just that. But if I were you, I’d be careful about what kind of remarks you make against an individual publicly.

      – Natasha Tracy

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    kelly on June 9, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    mission hospital Laguna Beach CA performs ECT great behavioral health facility
    College Hospital Costa Mesa CA performs ECT

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    Craig Foard on May 21, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Boulder Community Hospital also provides ECT therapy.

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    Marsina Winner on April 4, 2013 at 7:09 am

    Fairfax inova hospital in fairfax, VA

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      Christopher Kuchnicki on August 8, 2013 at 12:29 am

      Dr Michael Hryvniak and Dr Van Ngyuen both perform ECT at Fairfax and are BOTH excellent Physicians. I would trust my life to both of them. Highly recommended and excellent nursing staff in the PACU (Recovery unit) Very caring and sensative to your needs.

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    Tina on March 5, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Kaiser Sunnyside in Oregon does ECT

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    Tracy on February 26, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Ok so I know this post is way late but if you’re still adding to your list:

    Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester, MN and in Eau Claire, WI (and apparently, the Mankato hospital you have already) for sure do ECT.

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    Susan on February 24, 2013 at 1:22 am

    I have had this done in two different hospitals in Ontario, but I’m not sure if they still do. But these are them: Wellesley Hospital in Toronto (1996) and Southlake Hospital in Newmarket, Ontario in (1998).
    Hope this helps for people in Ontario. You might want to ask them if they still do it.

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    Catherine Pepper on January 16, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Live in Australia and am an ECT success story…had approx 70 in the past 12 years for bipolar 1. I would be dead without it.

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    C.A. Register on January 15, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    ECT facilities in Maine: Maine Medical Center; Mid Coast Hospital; Acadia Hospital

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    andD on January 2, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    St Joseph Mercy Hospital
    Ann Arbor, MI
    734-712-5772 <– ECT Dept.

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    Carole on December 3, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Minnesota:

    Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mankato
    1025 Marsh Street, Mankato, MN 56001
    (507) 625-4031
    http://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/mankato

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    Linsey on November 8, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Montevista Hospital
    Las Vegas Nevada
    702-364-1111

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    Carole on November 5, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Mayo Clinic Health Center (hospital), Mankato
    1025 Marsh Street
    P.O. Box 8673
    Mankato, MN 56002-8673

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    Michael Burke on November 5, 2012 at 8:06 am

    I I am a physician at anchor hospital in Georgia and we are doing ECT. anchor hospitals address is 5454 York towne drive Atlanta Georgia… feel free to contact me at the email address if you would like further information.

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      Larisa on July 21, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      I looking for ECT for my son, (22, with squizofrenia y autismo) but impossible in state of Nevada.Than yoy, Larisa

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    Jeanne on October 12, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Natasha
    also Neurostar the maker of the machine in USA is a good contact for who does treatments.

    Thank you for doing this. Much needed. The treatments were a God send for me, unfortunatley it only lasted 4 years. I have now found an unusual combination of medications, Marplan, and Nortriptline that is helping me a great deal, I have been treatment resistant for years, and rapid cycler. My doctor here in Ketchum, Idaho worked with Dr. Weeks and Bushnell at UNI to find this combination of drugs that seem to work with treatment resistant patients.

    Again many thanks for your work
    Jeanne

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    Jeanne on October 12, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Please add to Utah, Salt Lake City
    UNI, University of Neuropsychiatric Institute
    Dr. Howard Weeks
    801-587-3297
    email howard.weeks@hsc.utah.edu

    They are wonderful and will work with insurance. If insurance won’t pay they will work with you on cost and payment plans. This is a full Psychiatric Hospital with the TMS clinic a part of it.

    Also in Nevada. Las Vegas
    Scott Rubin, MD
    lasvegastms@yahoo.com
    702-380-8200

    This is in a doctors office, they were helpful, just futher away for me.

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      Natasha Tracy on October 12, 2012 at 9:03 am

      Jeanne,

      Thanks so much for the additional info. Always appreciated.

      – Natasha Tracy

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    brianna on October 10, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Christ Hospital – Oak Lawn Illinois
    Hinsdale Hospital- Hinsdale Illinois
    Loyola Hospital- Maywood Illinois
    MacNeal Hospital- Berwyn Illinois

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      Natasha Tracy on October 12, 2012 at 9:05 am

      Hi Brianna,

      Thanks so much for the additional sites. :)

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Emily Cassidy, LCPC on April 24, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park, IL does as well.

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    Sid on April 3, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Another one to add to the list in Illinois…

    Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
    1650 Moon Lake Boulevard
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    800-432-5005

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      Natasha Tracy on April 3, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks Sid, I’ll be adding that one to the list :)

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Cate on March 22, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Just want to say I think that you are writing a book on this subject is fantastic. I live in NZ so am outside your boundaries but I so believe that we have to talk about ECT more. There’s far too much stigma attached which just adds to the burden of the people contemplating it. I’ve been throught three series of treatments, and while only one series worked I still think it was the right decision at the time. But I do wish there was more written about the memory issues. They were the biggest deal for me.

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      Natasha Tracy on March 23, 2012 at 12:09 pm

      Hi Cate,

      Thanks for your comment. While the book only lists places in North America that do ECT, the information and the book itself is relevant to most modern countries (in third world countries the situation is a big different).

      If you’d like to talk about your memory problems with me a bit and possibly put an excerpt in the book, please contact me: https://natashatracy.com/about-natasha-tracy/contact-natasha-tracy/

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Herb on March 20, 2012 at 6:38 am

    Natasha,

    As an aside you and/or your readers might also want to keep an eye on the following potential therapy:

    Low Field Magnetic Stimulation (LFMS) in Mood Disorders: 6 Treatments (LFMS6tx)

    http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01557192?term=major+depressive+disorder&lup_s=02%2F19%2F2012&lup_d=30

    Warmly,
    Herb
    vnsdepression@gmail.com
    http://www.vnstherapy-herb.blogspot.com

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    Herb on March 19, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I apologize. I botched the previous linkage:

    Electroconvulsive Therapy For Depression – How It Works
    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243096.php

    Warmly,
    Herb
    vnsdepression@gmail.com
    http://www.vnstherapy-herb.blogspot.com

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      Natasha Tracy on March 19, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      Hi Herb,

      Thanks for the link, that _is_ very interesting. I might do some more research on it and write and article, we’ll see.

      Too bad the study is so small though. The researcher seems to be talking with an awful degree of certainty for all of 15 patients.

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Herb on March 19, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Hi Natasha,

    I think you and your readers might find this recent article of some interest.

    Electroconvulsive Therapy For Depression – How It Workshttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/243096.php

    Warmly,
    Herb
    vnsdepression@gmail.com
    http://www.vnstherapy-herb.blogspot.com

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    Serena on March 17, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Kaiser Permanente-an HMO- does ECT at their South Sacramento facility. It is only for their members, so I don’t know if it can be included on your list. Interestingly, I am a member, but when I got ECT almost ten years ago, they were contracting with Sutter Center for Psychiatry-on your list. There was enough demand in their psychiatric population that they started their own program.

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      Natasha Tracy on March 18, 2012 at 8:31 am

      Hmmm, not sure about that one but I’ll take a look.

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Dustin H on March 12, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    I’m commuting so I don’t have all the details but, in a nutshell, ECT is performed at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, IL. Oddly enough though Mercy Hospital has a psych unit (inpatient) but no psych docs… so the patient needs to go to (or consult with) University of Chicago Dept of Psychiatry. It likely sounds more complex than it really is.
    Mercy has no staff for psych, University has no space to perform ECT in… so… it works out.

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      Natasha Tracy on March 13, 2012 at 10:23 am

      Thanks so much, I’ll look into that. (Odd, but hey, whatever works.)

      – Natasha Tracy

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        Dustin H on March 13, 2012 at 10:59 am

        HI Natasha… thanks for the reminder:

        University of Chicago – Psychiatry
        http://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/
        Dr Danielle Anderson is the person needing to consult with about ECT

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          Natasha Tracy on March 13, 2012 at 2:18 pm

          Thanks Dustin; added.

          – Natasha

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    Herb on February 29, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Natasha,

    I wish to express kudos to you for this effort as well as your outstanding continuous blogging.

    Warmly,
    Herb
    vnsdepression@gmail.com
    http://www.vnstherapy-herb.blogspot.com

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      Natasha Tracy on March 2, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Thanks Herb, that’s sweet of you.

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Maurya on February 28, 2012 at 9:12 am

    I think Silver Hill in Connecticut used to offer ECT 208 Valley Rd. New Canaan, CT 06840

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      Natasha Tracy on February 28, 2012 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks Maurya, added.

      – Natasha Tracy

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    Dan on February 28, 2012 at 12:35 am

    Midwest Regional Medical Center
    2825 Parklawn Drive
    Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110
    http://www.midwestregional.com
    405-610-4411
    Dr. Maryellen L. Dodd

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      Natasha Tracy on February 28, 2012 at 11:59 am

      Hi Dan,

      It’s interesting that they don’t even mention mental health on their website. I’ve included it though.

      – Natasha Tracy

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      Diane Glatz on May 16, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, Ca is a wonderful center for ECT

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    Natasha Tracy on February 26, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Thanks and updated :)

    – Natasha Tracy

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    Stephen Lemire on February 25, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I don’t remember…. Kidding.

    McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA
    (This was Spring, 1985)

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    Jeanne on February 25, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Please add UNI – University Neuropsychiatric Institute; of University of Utah Health Care
    501 Chipeta Way
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    801-587-3297

    They do an excellent job, and are very patient oriented. I worked mostly with Dr. Weeks who is wonderful and would stay in touch through emails(I live in Idaho), and also worked some with Dr. Bushnell who also was very understanding and informative. They do both in and out patient. Also both doctors kept in touch with my psychiatrist here in Idaho.

    Thank you dfor doing this valuable work
    Jeanne

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    Herb on February 25, 2012 at 10:25 am

    “Ahhh, ECT. The antithesis of science.”

    It just might be that science still has not caught up with ECT and/or other therapies treating the neurology of the brain.

    Imperial Point Medical Center
    6401 N. Federal Highway
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    (954) 776-8500

    University Pavilion Hospital
    7201 N University Dr
    Tamarac, FL 33321
    (954) 722-9933 Psychiatric

    Warmly,
    Herb
    vnsdepression@gmail.com
    http://www.vnstherapy-herb.blogspot.com

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    Katya on February 24, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Ahhh, ECT. The antithesis of science.

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    Natasha Tracy on February 24, 2012 at 11:13 am

    Thank-you all. The list has been updated with these facilities.

    – Natasha Tracy

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    Melissa on February 24, 2012 at 10:51 am

    The Institute of Living
    200 Retreat Avenue
    Hartford, CT 06106
    (860) 545-7015
    http://www.harthosp.org/InstituteOfLiving/default.aspx

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    Melissa on February 24, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Brattleboro Retreat
    Brattleboro, VT
    http://www.brattlebororetreat.org

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    Steph on February 23, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    UC Irvine Medical Center

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    Sheri on February 23, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Riverside Methodist Hospital
    Dr. Phillip Hinkle
    3535 Olentangy River Road
    Columbus, Ohio 43214
    Hospital: (614) 566-5000
    Scheduling: (614) 566-1111
    http://www.ohiohealth.com/riverside

    I had ECT in Jan 2011

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      Linda Connors on June 12, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      Dr. Phlip HInkle is a nut who prescribed ECT for a woman in her 70’s after one 30 min. examination. Naturally the woman went bonkers upon hearing this and thankfully her family stood their ground. Every patient on his side of the floor received ECT. The family was told their mother would be transferred to psychiatric under another psychiatrist’s care, but low and behold, his side was full and Dr, Hinkle had plenty of spaces available. What kind of place is Riverside running?

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    Jen on February 23, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    The University of Michigan Hospital
    Ann Arbor, MI

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