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Confessions of an Ambivalent Psychiatrist Susan Mahler, MS, MD, is a writer and psychiatrist who practices in North Adams, MA.

www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/confession...

A really insightful blog looking at the challenges of navigating "the dual identity of doctor and patient"

DWP’s plans ‘in tatters’ as McFadden scraps white paper on further disability cuts Ministers have dumped plans for a major white paper containing a swathe of further cuts and reforms to disability benefits, following months of activism by disabled people and allies that forced th…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwps-plans-i...

Hidden harms

the other types of questionnaire are all available on the study website, along with an extensive FAQs section, contact details, and further information about the study: hiddenharms.wordpress.com
If you have any questions, please get in touch via email, or DM me. 7/7

share your experiences via an online questionnaire; a postal questionnaire; a questionnaire you can download and post/email back; and an Easy Read questionnaire for people with accessibility needs. The online questionnaire is available here: tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx 6/7

A University of Lancashire poster, inviting people to participate in research. Have you experienced harm from mental health services? You are invited to take part in this study which is looking to identify and examine overlooked and lesser known forms of harm in UK mental health services. Taking part will involve completing an anonymous online survey, involving questions about your experiences of harm. This will take approximately 15-45 minutes to complete. I am looking for individuals who are aged 18+, AND have experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward, OR are the carer/family member of someone who has experienced harm from mental health services within the UK from 2010 onward. For more information, or to take part, please scan the QR code or go to this web address: https://tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx Who Am I? My name is Lauren Langley and I am a PhD student at the University of Lancashire. I am Autistic and have lived experience of trauma and mental illness. As a mental health patient, I have experienced harm from mental health services. If you have any questions, please get in touch: llangley1@uclan.ac.uk (picture below of a white person with ginger hair, wearing a blue t-shirt) Further information, including FAQs, and Easy Read and downloadable versions of the questionnaire are available on the study website: www.hiddenharms.wordpress.com Ethical Approval No: BAHSS2 01118

Hi, I'm v new to bsky. I'm a PhD student focusing on harm in UK mental health services, & I would like to hear about your experiences of harm in services between 2010-2025. (Mental health services includes NHS, charities, companies, private therapists & other orgs) 1/7 tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx

The mind-body problem for psychiatry Blog encouraging critical debate about psychiatry

criticalpsychiatry.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

"Moving to a more relational mental health practice" (Duncan Double)

“It’s Torture, and People Are Scared”: Patients Describe Trauma of Involuntary Psychiatric Care A Clinical Nursing Research study finds that patients view involuntary psychiatric treatment as clinically ineffective, nurses are divided, and both report low professional support and family involvem...

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Results from Canadian research paint a picture of psychiatric detention as "offering little support to patients whilst causing additional distress"

Lampard Inquiry Oxevision Hearings An overview of the Lampard Inquiry evidence heard on Oxevision

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Voces y Trayectorias: Conversations on Psychiatric Deinstitutionalisation Join our online series exploring psychiatric deinstitutionalisation. This month, we welcome our special guest Dr Benedetto Saraceno.

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An online series of public conversations on the ethical, political and experiential dimensions of psychiatric deinstitutionalisation.
Organised as part of the project "Transitions: the Ethics and Politics of Psychiatric Deinstitutionalisation in South America"

Our Emotions Are Real AuHD artist Nicola invites you to a playful, relaxed weekend pop-up exhibition, with open creative space and workshops for you to choose from! 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2025 at SEACC, Fulham, London. Click be...

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A fun and free weekend of talks and treats and a chance to play in Fulham
On Friday 31/10 ideas will be discussed for developing this "nomadic neuroqueer" project and maker space.

All welcome ❤️

Patient 'threatened' by staff, Essex mental health inquiry told Relatives have

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endsocialcaredisgrace.org

End Social Care Disgrace Conference
Manchester, 25 October
Live in Manchester

Healing in the Face of Genocide: How to Respond to Needs of… Since October 7th, 2023, Gaza has been subjected to a relentless barrage of bombs and grave human rights violations by the Israeli army. These actions have included enforced starvation, the…

www.kcl.ac.uk/healing-in-t...

A really insightful blog exploring "the limitations of conventional therapy in addressing [collective and intergenerational] trauma rooted in historical and systemic oppression"

A pale yellow background with a cartoon image of many people at the bottom. Text on the image reads as follows, ' INVISIBLE DISABILITIES WEEK 19-25 OCT 2025, Disability will affect many of us at some point in life and it can take many forms that don’t always show up visually. This week is a valuable opportunity to learn more about the diverse experiences of disabled people and to remember that not all disabilities are visible.'

Did you know that around 70–80% of disabilities are invisible.
Not all disabilities are immediately noticeable, they can include conditions like neurodivergence, mental illnesses, chronic pain, hearing or vision impairments, and more.

This week is an impotant reminder to challenge assumptions

Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s finances

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

At the Heart of a Mad Movement: The Life and Work of Peter Campbell, Psychiatric System Pioneer This book showcases and celebrates the writings of Peter Campbell, an activist, writer, educator, and a veteran survivor of the mental health system, conveying the variety and vitality of Campbell's a...

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Arts & Health Hub — Workshop: Redefining What Defines Us — Storytelling with Dr. Ngozi Oparah (in person) What is the impact of receiving a diagnosis? How do medical labels shape the way we feel about our bodies and what happens if we disagree with the language we are given? In this participatory worksho...

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Online Disabled Everyday Creativity Forum 2 - 04/11/2025 12:00:00 Join our second online event exploring inclusive creativity for Disabled people, hosted by 64 Million Artists and Rachel Baker

www.creative-lives.org/event/online...

The DWP's latest plan with GP surgeries isn't new The DWP is hell-bent on forcing sick and disabled people into work - but it's latest plan was actually already announced

www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...

"DWP has announced that they will further support disabled people into work by installing work coaches into GP surgeries"

Lampard Inquiry: 'Grave concerns' about Oxevision monitoring system It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

NHS caught using invasive surveillance tech on mental health wards - without patient's consent Growing numbers of NHS trusts are using Oxevision, which enforces blanket, 24-hour surveillance without ongoing informed consent

www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...

Nothing About Us Without Us: Disability Justice and Palestinian Liberation workshops with Makan NSUN is excited to be working with Makan to deliver two interactive workshops to members on Disability Justice and Palestinian Liberation.

www.nsun.org.uk/news/nothing...

These workshops will highlight how understanding the Palestinian struggle should and must inform work within the Disability Justice Movement

Growth, connection, and resistance in the face of domestic violence Nicky Lambert covers a qualitative study which uses narrative inquiry to explore mothers and daughters experiences of domestic violence and abuse.

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"Research that is an example of how qualitative inquiry can illuminate the nuanced reality of domestic abuse survivors. It underscores the importance of relational contexts in both the experience and recovery from trauma..."

The death of Diogenes Many a dogged mile I’ve marched, and for this? None of you droogs strayed so far from the fold. It’s death and death only: piece of piss, come to think of it, what with (truth be told!) my dodgy knees, and nothing much left in the tank. Something’s amiss, if all that gets me barrelling down the road is crystal meth of a morning. Hellfire and hyperkinesis: my kind of a roll! Now I’m a touch too old for battery, theft – or vagabondage. Still, vis à vis the powers that be, I reckon I broke the mould: never been one for shibboleths or slogans, or shotgun shamings. Lately it’s the abyss which beckons. I’ll lift up my cup at the threshold, leave you bereft in the blink of a fucking instant. You’ll not dis or dismiss me again! I’m paroled: one deft move, I’m dusted and done, and you all can kiss my raggedy arse goodbye. Nothing for it but to hold my breath –

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"I reckon I broke the mould": this older poem of mine, first published in @asylummagazine.bsky.social, is right on theme. Also here with brief commentary:🙏 johnadlampoems.substack.com/p/the-death-...

YouTube video by Stop Oxevision Statement on the Lampard Inquiry

Following the Lampard Inquiry hearings on the 13th and 14th Oct related to Oxevision, here is a statement provided by Hat Porter on behalf of Stop Oxevision.

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BREAKING: An NHS Trust has been forced to admit the potential misuse of surveillance technology Oxevision (now “LIO”) in psychiatric inpatient bedrooms at the Lampard Inquiry this week.

NSUN is calling on all trusts to suspend use of Oxevision immediately.

Please spread the word to support this important and well-constructed research project 👇👇

DWP is implicated in deaths of disabled people. Here's how to overhaul it The Commission on Social Security is calling for a new approach to the disability benefits system with a new payment.

www.bigissue.com/news/social-...