ECT Survey

Researchers from the University of East London are seeking individuals who have, or are close to those who have, received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), you’re invited to take part of this international survey!

Dr. John Read, from the University of East London, is collaborating with psychologists and people who’ve had ECT themselves,to run this study. Here’s a short video interview from Dr. Read’s work.

This is your opportunity to share your experiences of this treatment, positive, negative or mixed. The survey takes about 20 minutes.

If questions about ECT or about the experiences that led you to having ECT might be distressing for you, please seriously consider not taking the survey.

If you have any general enquires about the study, please contact the lead researcher, Professor John Read: john@uel.ac.uk

The study has been approved by the University of East London Ethics and Integrity Sub-committee

You can access the survey here!

BC Hearing Voices Showcase

Join us for a gathering of vibrant talents, life stories, and perspectives from people with lived experiences of hearing voices, psychosis, and more! See the human lens and ethos in the community. Connect with authours, artists, singers, and more!

During the showcase, we will be hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary CRAZYWISE directed by Phil Borges and Kevin Tomlinson! Hear indigenous and expert opinions on psychosis and spiritual crisis! See how hearing voices is handled around the world and how people were able to find strength and build meaningful lives!

Doors open at 11:45am at Gordon Neighborhood House, situated in downtown Vancouver, nearby Robson Street! Admission is by donation! Simply pay at the door! Enjoy light food and refreshments! (First come first serve basis) Interact with community members and experience all the wonderful things we have to offer in life!

Agenda:

  • 11:45pm-12:15pm
    • Doors Open, People Mingle
  • 12:15pm-12:45pm
    • Opening Remarks and Speeches
  • 12:45pm-2:15pm
    • CRZAYWISE Screening
  • 2:15pm-2:45pm
    • Closing Remarks and Talent Showcase
  • 2:45pm-3:15pm
    • People Mingle, Doors Close