Survivors’ group to protest against use of electroshock therapy

A CORK-BASED group of psychiatric survivors and supporters will, tomorrow, continue a campaign for a more humane approach to emotional distress.

Personal testimonies by people who have received Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) will be related during a public protest into the continued use of the treatment in psychiatric hospitals.

The protest will be held tomorrow on Cork’s Grand Parade outside Bishop Lucey Park between 2pm and 5pm.