Gaining a PhD and living with schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood conditions; living with the condition and receiving treatment can be extremely daunting. Richard offers his life experience of receiving a diagnosis, living with…
Can animals teach us how to better treat people with complex mental disorders?
The increasing interest in alternative therapies points to a desire for something new in those of us accessing help. A year into the pandemic, many peoples mental health has become…
Finding love, full disclosure, and schizophrenia: new movie I AM uplifts and informs
Secrets are never a good basis for a relationship; the 'foundation of lies' line is often used by scorned exes. However, full disclosure can be especially difficult when that entails…
World Autism Awareness Week: a day in the working life of a child psychotherapist
Felicity Tyson, child and adolescent psychotherapist and spokesperson for the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), describes the value of her job and the rewards she finds in helping families opening up dialogue…
Mental health recovery plan announced by the government
The government has revealed the costings of their mental health recovery plan that was announced in November's Spending Review.
Royal College of Psychiatrists: budgets for youth addiction services cut by over a third
Since 2013 funding for youth addictions services has dropped by £26m, now the Royal College of Psychiatrists are calling for immediate action to reinvest in these services.
Cold-water swimming is the latest must try for improving wellbeing and mental health
One of the past year’s longest lasting trends turned therapeutic saviour has been cold-water swimming. From treating depression to solving lockdown lethargy, what are the benefits?
One year on, it is clear that despite adversity, our NHS delivered
Dr Adrian James, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, writes that the last year has shown us that our frailty is shared, our health isn’t guaranteed, and we are united in…
Rules for living – what is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
A second in a series examining psychotherapeutic techniques. In this installment Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the most successful and dominant therapy style in the western world, is analysed as to its…
Prisons are leaving women destitute and homeless, say campaigners
Thousands of women are released from prisons each year, a majority of these often vulnerable women are currently being let down by a system that does not understand their needs…