Electro-Convulsive Shock Therapy for Internet Addiction Halted in China
July 15th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
A while back, we reported on a clinic in China that was attempting to treat young people whose parents believed they were suffering from “internet addiction,” defined as spending six or more hours per day online, accessing games or pornography rather than studying material, and becoming upset if access was cut off. The clinic was engaged in administering electro-convulsive shock therapy to its clients, a treatment that had many commentators concerned over the therapy’s severity and doubtful efficacy. As ABC News has reported today, the clinic has halted its ECT-related activities, likely causing relief for a range of Chinese adolescents.
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7 comments so far
glad to hear they’ve stopped using ECT! simply medieval and revolting of them1 I mean, come on, for a country with a wealth of ancient wisdom about traditional eastern healing arts, it’s simply a dissapointment to learn of this modern ignorance!
I thought ECT had died out in the seventies. Doesn’t that treatment do more damage to the brain than good? If six hours a day online is considered grounds for it, I’m in trouble. What nonsense.
I am glad this has been done with. I do agree with Dr. Jon on that one. No one would expect China, a land of mystic and ancient wisdom to be so short sighted. Most teenagers lack confidence because of constant criticism. Building up their confidence helps boost their ego. Treating them as an equal goes a long way.
Thank goodness that has been stopped! That seemed like a horrible treatment approach to me, which is why I thought the practice was stopped many years ago in the US.
I remember reading about this and remembered how crazy it was. I am so glad they stopped this. It was ridiculous in my opinion.
Surprising that groups like Amnesty International did not get involved in this one.
Finally! I sure hope they don’t start this shock treatment again. I thought it was totally wrong.