William Sargant

William Sargant

doctor United Kingdom

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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Serbia Serbia: Dr. William Sargant was known for his controversial methods including ECT and lobotomy at the Royal Waterloo Hospital. 3

Meri Tornton Linda Gask John Stok John
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996: 'Plašila sam se lobotomije na svirepoj psihijatrijskoj klinici'

United Kingdom United Kingdom: William Sargant is depicted as a sinister, all-powerful psychiatrist who ran his ward as a personal fiefdom. 2

Celia Imrie Jon Stock Rachel Clarke
The Guardian: The Sleep Room by Jon Stock review – haunting accounts of horrific medical abuse | Science and nature books

United Kingdom United Kingdom: William Sargant was the physician in charge of the department of psychological medicine at St Thomas’ hospital, known for his controversial treatments. 2

Celia Imrie Anne White Malcolm Lader Chris Walter Mary Thornton Linda Keith
The Guardian: ‘He still features in my nightmares’: how a sinister psychiatrist put hundreds of women in deep, drug-induced comas | Psychiatry