Authorities in China are investigating whether a controversial clinic is once again treating ‘internet addiction’ with electroshock therapy. Photo: Reuters
Authorities in China are investigating whether a controversial clinic is once again treating ‘internet addiction’ with electroshock therapy. Photo: Reuters

Screams from ‘Room 13’: Are China’s kids being electroshocked for internet ‘addiction’?

  • Distressed boy heard screaming for his mother from mental hospital notorious for controversial treatment
  • Clinic was closed down in 2016 but online video ignites fears it has started up again

Authorities in China are investigating whether a controversial clinic is once again treating ‘internet addiction’ with electroshock therapy. Photo: Reuters
Authorities in China are investigating whether a controversial clinic is once again treating ‘internet addiction’ with electroshock therapy. Photo: Reuters
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