The Right to Know: Psychiatric Medications, Informed Consent, and ReclaimingYour Life|Ellen Lubensky

What happens when the treatment you’re told will help ends up changing your life in ways you never imagined?In this powerful episode of Born Without a Choice, I sit down with Ellen Lubensky, a Stanford graduate, attorney, and patient advocate whose life took an unexpected turn after developing a disabling movement disorder caused by psychiatric medication. After spending nearly two decades living with the effects of medication injury, Ellen rebuilt her life and found a new purpose: advocating for informed consent, patient rights, and honest conversations about mental health treatment.Together, we explore the realities of psychiatric medication risks, the challenges of withdrawal, why informed consent matters, and how patients can become active participants in their healthcare decisions. Ellen shares her deeply personal journey of recovery, resilience, and reclaiming her life after years of physical disability.This conversation isn’t about fear—it’s about education, empowerment, and ensuring people have the information they need to make informed decisions about their own health.Connect with Ellen Lubensky* LinkedIn: Ellen Lubensky on LinkedIn⁠* Follow Ellen for discussions on psychiatric medication safety, informed consent, patient advocacy, withdrawal awareness, and mental health education.