If we are not fighting against systemic oppression within and outside of mental health services, we will continue to find the same problems…. more
Here are all the articles, blogs, vlogs, and podcasts (and more) that we’ve shared in our weekly bulletins this month. The… more
This uncertainty over residential status is a wide doorway into despondency, and it’s worse when the politics of the day is mired with anti-immigrant sentiment… more
If you are deemed “not sick enough,” accessing timely support can be nearly impossible. Conversely, if you are considered “sick enough,” the treatments you receive may feel more like punishment than care…. more
Content note: eating disorders, iatrogenic harm Four years ago, I was discharged from an inpatient eating disorder ward in London,… more
Content note: discussion of suicide and suicidality “Should I press the button?” Nancy asks. My stomach flutters as I look… more
This piece was written in collaboration with The Migrants’ Rights Network. The process of migration and experiences of immigration systems… more
“Here are all the articles, blogs, vlogs, and podcasts we’ve shared in our weekly bulletins this month. The main focus of this section in our bulletin is to share new, first person pieces written or made by people within and beyond our membership.”… more
When I was first labelled with borderline personality disorder, it wasn’t a proper diagnosis. The term “emerging personality disorder” appeared… more
This summer marks 10 years since entering mental health services as a child. I am someone who is defined as… more
“Here are all the articles, blogs, vlogs, and podcasts we’ve shared in our weekly bulletins this month. The main focus of this section in our bulletin is to share new, first person pieces written or made by people within and beyond our membership.”… more
Not only had the mental health trust barred me, but they had denied access to my undiscovered authentic autistic self…. more
