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Tag: psychiatry
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
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 to … Continue reading S Y M B O L I C
DIVISIONS
To anti-THIS and anti-THAT – each day a new ‘recruit’ is enlisted: played out on a BINGO card. But this is not a game. In the anti-WORLD of military metaphors … Continue reading DIVISIONS
Antidepressant withdrawal and relapse: easily mistaken
This Editorial can be openly accessed from the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. It begins: One of the commonest stories encountered in psychiatric practice is a patient reporting that their … Continue reading Antidepressant withdrawal and relapse: easily mistaken
the starting-point
the starting-point: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Clip credit: Royal College of Psychiatrists [as openly shared by RCPsych, 8 June 2023] Word … Continue reading the starting-point
Scotland ‘gets it wrong’ on mental health treatment
Front page and inside of Scotland on Sunday, 27 October 2024: ‘Shocking’ antidepressant figures revealed as Scotland accused of ‘getting it wrong’ on mental health By Rachel Amery Political Correspondent … Continue reading Scotland ‘gets it wrong’ on mental health treatment
Doctor, why are you striding about there?
This short film is based on a recent revisit to all that remains of Kingseat Hospital, Newmachar. To play this short film please click here. This film is for Phil … Continue reading Doctor, why are you striding about there?