Akathisia and suicide

Two weeks ago I sent the following letter to the President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and England’s National Lead for Suicide Prevention. I have had no acknowledgment of … Continue reading Akathisia and suicide

Antony’s mother

Last week, Antony contacted me. He was in great distress. I replied straight away. This week, Antony’s mother contacted me to tell me that Antony was dead.   To play … Continue reading Antony’s mother

Antony

A week before he took his life, Antony Schofield e-mailed me: Antony Schofield <aschofield@runbox.com> Sun, Aug 25, 11:05 AM Dear Dr Gordon, I have been suffering from extremely severe withdrawal … Continue reading Antony

Does the The Mental Elf support sunshine legislation or not?

Almost 2 months have passed since I first wrote to Minervation Ltd and I have had no reply. I have therefore decided to share my follow-up communication [see below]: To: … Continue reading Does the The Mental Elf support sunshine legislation or not?

My career began with the “Defeat Depression Campaign”

I began training in psychiatry in October 1993 just after the “Defeat Depression Campaign” had been launched. It ran alongside the five years of my training. This “Campaign” had the … Continue reading My career began with the “Defeat Depression Campaign”

Dead Rat brains implored: it is by living we learn

From: Peter J Gordon Sent: 17 May 2019 To: The President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists; the former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists; the Vice-President of the … Continue reading Dead Rat brains implored: it is by living we learn

Professor Pariante “explains the position of the Royal College of Psychiatrists”

Professor Carmine Pariante contributed to a recent Radio 4 consideration on antidepressants. Today I have sent this communication to Professor Pariante: Sent: 9 March 2019 Subject: “Explaining the position of … Continue reading Professor Pariante “explains the position of the Royal College of Psychiatrists”