BRITAIN’S SIBERIA

Fifteen years ago the following paper [shared in full below] by Dr Allan Beveridge was published in the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The paper explores … Continue reading BRITAIN’S SIBERIA

S Y M B O L I C

“Real science”, the Academic argued, should be “based on what is considered credible.” The Academic continued: “This is is one of the ‘Rules of Science’ and is necessary if we are … Continue reading S Y M B O L I C

“On the subject of misleading narratives”

The above photograph is of Dr David Foreman, Consultant Psychiatrist, giving an educational talk in 2019. In July 2017, Dr Foreman shared this concern: “pillshaming has become an art form”. … Continue reading “On the subject of misleading narratives”

‘The gentle art of winning friends and influencing people’

By Professor Sir Simon Wessely [This blog was written by Professor Sir Simon Wessely when he was President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. It has since been cited as … Continue reading ‘The gentle art of winning friends and influencing people’

“Psychiatry is among least influenced by industry . . .”

The author of “The Medical Model in Mental Health” has stated [a number of times] that his book “provides evidence that psychiatry is among least influenced by industry of medical … Continue reading “Psychiatry is among least influenced by industry . . .”