‘Keith did not go quietly’

Keith Connors died on the 5th July 2017. Shortly before his death he helped write this obituary: Shortly before his death, I communicated with Leon Eisenberg and had this kind … Continue reading ‘Keith did not go quietly’

What you need to know

1 in 7 Scots are on an antidepressant. Some Scottish academics have argued that this is “appropriate prescribing” for “recurrent” and “chronic” conditions. Antipsychotic prescribing, in all age-groups, has risen … Continue reading What you need to know

“Authenticity”: The British Journal of Psychiatry

I have always enjoyed the 100 word summary in the British Journal of Psychiatry, even if I may be troubled by matters made simpler than they really are! In the … Continue reading “Authenticity”: The British Journal of Psychiatry

“In pursuit of marketing approval” [antidepressants for anxiety]

This is a report in the current BMJ: This was the result of the pursuit of the market: The US Food and Drug Administration failed to ensure scientific objectivity: Robert … Continue reading “In pursuit of marketing approval” [antidepressants for anxiety]