What Happened on June 8, 1948? The Shocking Start of Electroshock Therapy
On June 8, 1948, doctors in the United States used electroshock therapy for the first time to treat mental illness. It was a bold and controversial step in the history of mental health treatment. This short video explains what happened that day, why it mattered, and how far we’ve come since then. A must-watch for history lovers and anyone curious about mental health care evolution.
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