In October, the lucrative antidepressant market has experienced highs and lows in terms of media coverage. At the beginning of the month, researchers at University College London attempted to make claims in favour of the long-term use of antidepressants. Claims were made that people relapse when they stop taking the drugs, implying…
Considering the lack of scientific evidence to support the existence of ‘ADHD' (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), having an awareness month for the so-called psychiatric condition is like having an awareness month for the Emperor’s New Clothes. It’s been thirty-four years since ADHD was voted into existence by the American Psychiatric Association. It…
Despite lengthy and extensive recruitment campaigns over the years, psychiatric vacancies are still a major concern for the profession according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Recent headlines claimed there aren't enough psychiatrists to help people with mental illness, resulting in long waiting lists. The psychiatric industry considers it a crisis but…
The controversial psychiatric treatment electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was the target of a protest outside of Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing, West Sussex on Saturday 25 September. Protesters gathered outside of the hospital entrance to highlight the brain damage being caused to patients being given ECT. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) which…
Regarding the mental welfare of those who are experiencing difficulties....
When psychiatrists tell or advise their patients that they should take antidepressants, they may not be advising or telling their patients about the long list of effects that go hand-in-hand with their prescribing habit. It was World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, an appropriate time to let people know that the list…
There has been a lot of coverage recently addressing mental health and sport. As well as the amazing triumphs, the Olympics was an event that brought to light the stresses of competition, the gruelling routines as well as the constant public pressures and expectations to win. There’s no doubt that athletes face many…
As the search for answers begins following the senseless and indiscriminate shooting in Plymouth
Antidepressants have been shrouded in controversy for decades due to the effects that are reported when people take them
Questions are often posed about the difficulties associated with diagnosing psychiatric 'disorders.' It was recently asked
Calling for ECT to be suspended and reviewed, is akin to calling for a suspension of torture. The only answer is to ban ECT.
This is a video of an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) talking about his experience working at the Maudsley hospital
In January 2021, a White Paper was published titled 'Reforming the Mental Health Act.' It contained a number of promising proposals which if enacted, would give people more rights that could greatly affect the way they are treated if detained. One of the proposals is the introduction of an Advance Choice Document…
While current restrictions remain in place, protesters have taken to the internet to voice concerns about controversial ECT
Truth is often met with opposition and it’s on that basis that the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth is still to be heard.
Psychiatrists gratuitously promote themselves as the custodians of mental health. However, when witnessing their ‘work’ and