Electro Shock Therepy

1950's patients often received upwards of 100 treatments, compared to today's 12 at most.

Shock therapy in the 50's also used higher voltage making it more dangerous

Today muscle relaxers and pain killers are used to help with the treatment.

In the 50's however the patient received no medication but was simply strapped to the bed to ensure they stayed in place, resulting in multiple broken bones