William Sargant
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William Sargant was a prominent psychiatrist in the mid-20th century, known for his controversial and aggressive treatments, including deep-sleep therapy and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) administered without proper consent, which left lasting scars on many of his patients.
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Dr. William Sargant was known for his controversial methods including ECT and lobotomy at the Royal Waterloo Hospital.
'Plašila sam se lobotomije na svirepoj psihijatrijskoj klinici'Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·
Serbia· 2025-06-03
Serbia· 2025-06-03
William Sargant is depicted as a sinister, all-powerful psychiatrist who ran his ward as a personal fiefdom.
The Sleep Room by Jon Stock review – haunting accounts of horrific medical abuse | Science and nature booksThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-03-30
United Kingdom· 2025-03-30
William Sargant was the physician in charge of the department of psychological medicine at St Thomas’ hospital, known for his controversial treatments.
‘He still features in my nightmares’: how a sinister psychiatrist put hundreds of women in deep, drug-induced comas | PsychiatryThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-03-29
United Kingdom· 2025-03-29
