“Normal emotions”
The above headline was on the front page of The Herald, 30 December 2023. The first part of the article is share below [the full article can be accessed here]:
Tag: Helen McArdle
The tide
The following analysis by Helen McArdle was published in yesterday’s Herald: Here is a selection of material relevant to the prescribing of antidepressants in Scotland over recent years:
“Mental health drug epidemic for children in Scotland”
The following is a full transcript of an investigation by Helen McArdle that featured in the Herald on Sunday 27 October 2019. It is my view as a Scottish dad, … Continue reading “Mental health drug epidemic for children in Scotland”
Putting patients first: that is all I have tried to do
In today’s Herald the following news article by Helen McArdle features along with her analysis below. A PSYCHIATRIST said he was “gaslighted” by his own professional body after openly criticising … Continue reading Putting patients first: that is all I have tried to do
‘We must take a closer look at antidepressants’
On Sunday 14th October 2018 the Herald carried as its main story “Antidepressants: new drug withdrawal crisis for thousands of Scots”. I was one of those who shared some of … Continue reading ‘We must take a closer look at antidepressants’
A prescribed medication: my experience
Today, the Sunday Herald carried this front-page headline: I was part of this Herald report. I ask you to forgive me for using a swear word. Please do not say … Continue reading A prescribed medication: my experience
Delve into brilliant minds
My NHS e-mail regularly receives invites to the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress. It is a congress that I have never attended as I remain concerned that we still … Continue reading Delve into brilliant minds