Debate on a motion on the performance of the MHRA

16 January 2025, House of Commons Chamber, motion for the debate:   The full debate can be watched by clicking here   The full transcription of this debate [Hansard] can … Continue reading Debate on a motion on the performance of the MHRA

Deprescribing antidepressants

A published response by Mark Horowitz and David Taylor to an Editorial by Jeffrey CL Looi et al: Another published response by Niall McLaren to the Editorial by Jeffrey CL … Continue reading Deprescribing antidepressants

House of Lords: 11 December 2024

Lord David Alton asked this oral question: The House of Lords consideration of this question and Baroness Merron’s responses can be watched here [this clip is about 10 minutes long] … Continue reading House of Lords: 11 December 2024

Dead Rat brains implored: it is by living we learn

From: Peter J Gordon Sent: 17 May 2019 To: The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists; the former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists; the Vice-President of the … Continue reading Dead Rat brains implored: it is by living we learn

The Scottish Pharmacist

At the time of making this film, nearly 1 in 5 Scots are taking antidepressants. Many are taking them indefinitely. The Scottish Pharmacist: To play this short film please click … Continue reading The Scottish Pharmacist

Had felt incredibly alone

I posted this on Hole Ousia in March 2020: “I retired from the medical profession two months ago. My interest was in ethics. I openly asked questions. I tried to … Continue reading Had felt incredibly alone