Criticisms that establishment psychiatry can and cannot tolerate
For the institutions comprising establishment psychiatry, self-preservation means maintaining legitimacy as a branch of medicine. Thus, any criticism of establishment psychiatry—no matter how harsh—that...
A community group writes their script for community health & wellbeing
I am delighted to be part of an active voluntary community organisation in the North East who are hosting a Coffee Morning on Wednesday,...
MindFreedom Ireland protests against ECT at the GPO on May 31st 2025
MindFreedom Ireland would like to invite you to join them at their third annual protest against ECT and psychiatric malpractices at the GPO in...
Interview with Mary Ann Kenny, author of ‘The Episode’
First appeared on Mad In The UK 14/04/25
(this transcript has been edited for length and clarity)
Cat: Could you tell me about yourself and how...
PSI-STAR Project with Royal College of Surgeons Ireland – hearing voices/psychosis
I’m a person labelled ‘paranoid schizophrenic’ (of thirty years), and have recovered to a good
extent, with the help of mental health services, holistic health,...