Richard Holloway: why respectful debate matters

This is from a Scotsman feature, 11 January 1996. We are now in the age of social media when it is even more important for us all to remember this.

Doctors should be aware of the professional risks that social media exposes them to

This Opinion piece by Sabira Hughes, as published in the BMJ, can be read here. I have submitted this reply [see below]. All the published replies can be read here … Continue reading Doctors should be aware of the professional risks that social media exposes them to

Richard Holloway: why respectful debate matters

This is from a Scotsman feature, 11 January 1996. We are now in the age of social media when it is even more important for us all to remember this.

Mental health professionals: social media

Have you ever faced stigma? It is likely that you will have. I have faced stigma for trying my best to stand up for professional values. Prof Howard on “fellow … Continue reading Mental health professionals: social media

“Yet another dog-eared anti-psych trope”

Dr Annie Hickox, a British mental health professional, stated this in relation to the potential risk of dependence and withdrawal from psychiatric drugs: “To suggest that taking prescribed medication is … Continue reading “Yet another dog-eared anti-psych trope”

“Yet another dog-eared anti-psych trope”

An influential British mental health professional recently stated this in relation to the potential risk of dependence and withdrawal from psychiatric drugs: “To suggest that taking prescribed medication is somehow … Continue reading “Yet another dog-eared anti-psych trope”