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Electrodes are placed on the head of a model patient in a Toronto hospital to simulate an electroshock therapy session

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Electrodes are placed on the head of a model patient in a Toronto hospital to simulate an electroshock therapy session

Date4/15/1976

Names

Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Electrodes are placed on the head of a model patient in a Toronto hospital to simulate an electroshock therapy session. Electroshock, which is used mainly to treat depression, has become the subject of growing controversy. It is now used as a treatment of last resort.

Subject

Electroconvulsive therapy

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026309F

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