Content note: eating disorders, iatrogenic harm Four years ago, I was discharged from an inpatient eating disorder ward in London,… more
Tag: mental health
Alternatives to Suicide: where can we go next?
Content note: discussion of suicide and suicidality “Should I press the button?” Nancy asks. My stomach flutters as I look… more
NSUN’s July 2024 articles & blogs roundup
“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
New name, same violence: ‘complex emotional needs’ as a euphemism for ‘personality disorder’
When I was first labelled with borderline personality disorder, it wasn’t a proper diagnosis. The term “emerging personality disorder” appeared… more
Always about me without me: being a patient who isn’t part of the equation
This summer marks 10 years since entering mental health services as a child. I am someone who is defined as… more
NSUN’s June 2024 articles & blogs roundup
“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
NSUN’s May 2024 articles & blogs roundup
“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
The challenges faced by those in lived experience roles
This blog post is the text of a thread originally posted on X (formerly Twitter) by @TheTealTigerUK on 30/05/2024, published on the… more
NSUN’s April 2024 articles & blogs roundup
“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
NSUN’s March 2024 articles & blogs roundup
“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
NSUN’s February 2024 articles & blogs roundup
“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
NSUN’s January 2024 articles & blogs roundup
“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