being and becoming in the world
I was recently shared a letter sent to Dr Jane Raine, CEO of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency [MHRA] in relation to her impending intention to ‘step-down’. The … Continue reading Acting as first line of defence for the pharmaceutical industry
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
The above newspaper headline is from a report in the Kerryman newspaper, 27th November 2003. The report describes a “new training programme aimed at helping health service professionals to improve … Continue reading “Programme will help identify potential suicide victims”
The above paper was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry in 1994 with the support of SmithKline Beecham Ltd. What Price Depression? This is an important question. Please click … Continue reading What Price Depression?
This was the ‘Keynote Lecture’ as given at the International Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Monday 20 June 2022: [Please note: the above images come from #RCPSYCHIC22 as … Continue reading “Elusive”
The Temple of Polmona [or fame] This temple survived, but not for the wont of Art or Science. What ‘saved it’ was feel. This film is for Antony, Bridget and … Continue reading Little Wonder
A recent headline from Scotland on Sunday that has had a single word changed.
This article in the Telegraph by Miranda Levy begins: “There is growing evidence that millions are suffering distressing side effects of withdrawal, putting pressure on doctors to act.” This article … Continue reading ‘The truth about coming off antidepressants’