Scepsis and science, reflection and humanism
A PhD dissertation that seeks to examine the validity of the justification commonly offered for a coercive psychiatric intervention, namely that the intervention was in the ‘best interests’ of the
Even before the NHS bill has been passed its effect is being noticed on the ground. Lansley has refusal to release details of the internal risk assessment about the proposed
Redler We All Go Astray An earlier version was given at the celebration of the 40 th anniversary of the Philadelphia Association (founded by RD Laing), but this paper was
Dialektikon 2012 is a new entertainment based on a revolutionary ’60’s happening and inspired by today’s Occupy movement and the Arab Spring. It’s a free mix of passionate radical speeches
Communities, Madness and Globalisation Philip Thomas [1611 words] I’m grateful for the opportunity to speak in support and solidarity with Occupy London’s achievements in drawing attention to matters that are
Currently all psychiatric trainees have to participate in ECT as part of their training and cannot qualify as psychiatrist if they refuse. In the meeting in March 2011 we decided
Occupy the Madness, Tent City, St. Pauls, London. January 15 th 2012. I bring you greetings from Sherwood Forest, the home of Robin Hood! I guess I am here in
There are lectures and workshops where members are participating. There are four Psychopolitics lectures on the 15 th , 22 nd and the 29th January. There is also a series
MIND has a campaign to improve acute and Crisis Care. More information can be found at their website In a year-long inquiry they listened to hundreds of people to find