“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”

‘How to maintain professionalism in public’

The above paragraph is from this week’s BMJ. I have redacted the name of the professional involved  as the issue is one that reaches across all professions, not just healthcare. … Continue reading ‘How to maintain professionalism in public’

‘Unwillingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour found within’

Credits: [1] A headline from yesterday’s Scotsman [which was NOT about the Royal College of Psychiatrists] [2] An incomplete logo of the Royal College of Psychiatrists [in the background] In … Continue reading ‘Unwillingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour found within’