Joe [because I am]
Because I am Joe: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: ‘Joe’: Tom Hingley, former lead singer of Inspiral Carpets
Category: Stigma
This is for any post, of any sort, that might help us understand the Hydra-headed beast of stigma. Help Hole Ousia chop off some heads. Let us hope they do not re-grow.
‘Unwillingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour found within’
Credits: [1] A headline from yesterday’s Scotsman [which was NOT about the Royal College of Psychiatrists] [2] An incomplete logo of the Royal College of Psychiatrists [in the background] In … Continue reading ‘Unwillingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour found within’
Medical gaslighting
I was interested to read the above rapid response as published online in the BMJ. I have faced gas-lighting and bullying. In many instances this has been from senior psychiatrists … Continue reading Medical gaslighting
Doctor and Patient
The above perspective by Cathy Wield can be read in full here. What follows is my comment [as posted]: Dear Cathy, Thank you for writing what I consider to be … Continue reading Doctor and Patient