pigeonholes
I cannot recall who it was that once remarked “the only things that we should pigeonhole, are pigeons”. [The above image is of a mark that a pigeon left on … Continue reading pigeonholes
Tag: psychiatry
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20% of the population are being prescribed drugs causing dependence.
John Perrott asked his MP Cat Smith to table these two PQs: The replies can be read here. You can also click on the image below to see the response. … Continue reading 20% of the population are being prescribed drugs causing dependence.
Raised in Parliament: concerns relating to antidepressant prescribing
6 February 2025: In a question to the Leader of the House of Commons, Andrew Rosindell, Member of Parliament for Romford, raised the concerns of many of his constituents who … Continue reading Raised in Parliament: concerns relating to antidepressant prescribing
This morning: antidepressants
On the 6 February 2025, Professor Joanna Moncrieff and Professor Sir Simon Wessely were interviewed on This morning, ITV. The subject being discussed was antidepressants. This is a transcript of … Continue reading This morning: antidepressants
“Drug development in psychiatry: 50 years of failure and how to resuscitate it”
This opinion by Professor David Nutt was published in Lancet Psychiatry, 11 February 2025: Table 1: Table 2:
Jill and Martin Kingston
Jill and Martin Kingston, 4 Feb 2025, Today, Radio 4 Emma Barnett [interviewer]: Martin and Jill Kingston faced a reality no parents should face. Their son took his own life … Continue reading Jill and Martin Kingston
Serotonin and the chemical imbalance theory
Transcription of a discussion held on the Today programme, 24 January 2025: Presenter, Amol Rajan: What does the evidence suggest about the link between serotonin, a chemical in our brains … Continue reading Serotonin and the chemical imbalance theory