The tide

The following analysis by Helen McArdle was published in yesterday’s Herald: Here is a selection of material relevant to the prescribing of antidepressants in Scotland over recent years:

A timeline following a letter in the Times

The following episode on PANORAMA aired last night [please click on the image to go to i-player]: If you would like to complete an ANONYMOUS SURVEY in response to this … Continue reading A timeline following a letter in the Times

awarding psychiatry itself

The Royal College of Psychiatrists promotes its very own award culture. This began a few Presidents’ back alongside a “much expanded” College media team. The RCPsych awards merit “the best … Continue reading awarding psychiatry itself

Pulverising Mill

In 1777 Dr Stephen Hempsted had his new invention patented. His ‘Pulverising Mill’ was designed to replace mortar and pestles for preparing medicines. A new industrial age had begun and … Continue reading Pulverising Mill