Understanding a hoarder’s narrative: a holistic response to this misunderstood condition
Hoarding disorder is gradually becoming more compassionately recognised as a coping mechanism or a response to trauma rather than a manifestation of mere laziness. Kayley Hyman is founder of community interest…
Is work the problem or solution to burnout?
Michael O'Sullivan, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, explores what bearing the diagnostic inclusion of burnout has on attitudes towards occupational stress.
‘Severe mental illness’ – how useful is this term today?
When mental health clinicians use the term 'severity', some are describing danger, while other are describing disability. Abi Crossland-Otter looks at how different diagnostic manuals and health bodies use the term…
Male mental health undermined by friends’ ‘desire to advise’
"All your friend wants to hear is that you’re there for them and your feelings towards them will not change," Time to Change said upon the release of their latest…
How I removed my ‘strong black woman’ mask
Scores of black women wear a mask of stoicism to cope with life's challenges and crises, writes Viv Manjaro. Her new play, 'Close To The Edge', shows different approaches.
What worked for me? Cognitive Analytical Therapy
There are guidelines for matching therapies to particular patient profiles, but individuals are often keen to hear directly from others about 'what worked for them'. Karen Manton, who lives with…
Personalised Health Budgets: ‘the difference between what matters and what’s the matter’
Allowing patients to take control of how their mental health funding is spent is already transforming outcomes, writes Rebecca Barrow, Personalisation and Development Manager at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation…
Acceptance and commitment therapy: ‘How to find – and live – your personal values’
Should therapy help individuals manage, rather than eradicate, negative thoughts and feelings? Dr. Nic Hooper, psychology lecturer and co-author of ‘The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 2020 Diary’, argues you can live a full…
Royal College of Psychiatrists wins diversity award
The Royal College of Psychiatrists saw off competition from the Stephen Lawrence Foundation.
BPD diagnosis and what happens when care borders on disinterest
Charlie, who has experienced mental health difficulties for a decade, writes for Mental Health Knowledge about the barriers those with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder often face when seeking…