electroshock therapy

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Methods applied by proponents of conversion therapy to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity have ranged from psychological counseling to religious instruction and even electroshock therapy.

From Reuters

Fisher’s honesty about her bipolar diagnosis, and her accounts of electroshock therapy, drew needed attention to mental-health issues.

From Washington Post

Simonds compared it to daily “electroshock therapy” that made voters want to do something to get Trump out.

From Seattle Times

Former Sen. Thomas Eagleton withdrew from the Democrats’ 1972 presidential ticket after it came to light that he had undergone electroshock therapy.

From Washington Times

She said conversion therapy is a "horrific practice" and pointed out that her version also would have banned electroshock therapy.

From Fox News