150 reports of possible cases of self-injury and suicidal thoughts

This rapid response by Dr Peter J. Selley was recently submitted to the BMJ. It would be helpful if those involved at a senior level in  National Suicide Prevention strategies … Continue reading 150 reports of possible cases of self-injury and suicidal thoughts

Something is amiss with CR229

July 2020. CR229: a ‘Position Statement’ by the Royal College of Psychiatrists has been published: The Final report of the Patient Safety Group on Self-Harm and Suicide in Adults.  CR229: makes … Continue reading Something is amiss with CR229

Antony’s mother

Last week, Antony contacted me. He was in great distress. I replied straight away. This week, Antony’s mother contacted me to tell me that Antony was dead.   To play … Continue reading Antony’s mother

Ten years ago

In my previous post I shared an article describing Dr Ladislav Haskovec’s recognition of akathisia in 1901. Akathisia is the truly horrid condition that causes unremitting restlessness, fear, terror and … Continue reading Ten years ago