As an NHS psychiatrist for over 25 years I have naturally been interested in all issues related to psychiatry. Here, I share this.

Not to be Trusted

To play this short film please click here. Music credit: Mr Alligator by JJerome87 [Alt-J Notes  for this film: [1] This short film is an artistic expression of my experience … Continue reading Not to be Trusted

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Timorous wee beastie

On Sunday morning I came across a dead mouse floating in the water of a galvanised watering can in our garden. This discovery left me close to tears. I was … Continue reading Timorous wee beastie

The Big Read

Between 1-in-4 and 1-in-5 adults in the UK are taking prescribed psychiatric drugs. This is a fact and is in no way meant to “shame”.  

BUMP-TIOUS SCIENCE

In relation to over-certainty, phrenology, a long abandoned discipline, is a cogent reminder of  ‘bumptious’ science. From Julian Barnes, final book ‘DEPARTURE[S]‘:

may come suddenly

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DEPARTURE[S]

Julian Barnes final book.   To be aired on BBC FOUR, 26 March 2026: