Experienced psychiatrists don’t merely assign diagnoses. They construct dynamic formulations. Diagnosis begins the process. Formulation guides the intervention. Here’s how hypothesis-driven thinking reshapes psychiatric practice. 1/12 🧵

Super in-depth infographic detailing how the human brain works.

The government's 10 Year Health Plan has a lot riding on it, but can it deliver its ambition to improve patient experience, promote technology & shift care into the community? Our team has scrutinised the detail & shared our analysis in a new explainer. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

The complexity of the human brain and its functions in a neat infographic map [zoomable version: buff.ly/3P0dzPz]

The therapy “frame” is the foundation for ALL work we do in psychotherapy It’s the most important thing trainees need to know before they start seeing clients. But some programs don’t even teach it Here’s my intro to the therapy frame in a 2-page handout jonathanshedler.com/wp-content/upl…

we have normalised overconsumption. listening to a podcast while we walk, scrolling reels in the toilet, listening to music while we cook, watching a show on Netflix while we eat. it’s as if there is NO breathing space for your mind. you’re constantly trying to fill the void, the

One of the things I like least about mental health twitter is seeing therapists and those in my own profession looking down at our mental health colleagues. Clin Psychs, MH Nurses, MH Social Workers, OTs, and Psychiatrists all play crucial roles in supporting patients.

Tragic, so painful for the family. Important message: anyone can be at risk. Which means everyone has a role in #suicideprevention. theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/j…

Poor wellbeing. Widespread burnout. NHS staff are trapped in survival mode. With the arrival of the 10 Year Health Plan, now is the time to tackle the workforce crisis. In her long read, Sharon Nash considers the bold action needed to address this. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

The NHS workforce is in crisis. Fear, relentless pressure and uncertainty have trapped staff in survival mode. With the arrival of the 10 Year Health Plan, now is the time for bold action. In this long read, Sharon Nash explores why: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

We recently published a national review of higher education student suicide deaths. This is the largest national study to conduct a detailed examination of individual factors related to suicide in higher education students.

When we lead big organisational change programmes, we tend to lead them through logic: rational arguments, business cases & systematic approaches. We might get better results if we lead them through loss, not logic. We consistently underestimate the power of a sense of loss in

How does the NHS cope in the aftermath of a patient suicide? And what are the consequences for loved ones, clinicians and the service? Today’s LockedUpLiving conversation features Dr Rachel Gibbons, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst and Group Analyst in discussion with

'In records seen by investigating officers, a mere 13 instances of self-harm were reported, out of a possible 81. Only three of these, out of a possible 19, related to specific items that Alice had used to self-harm on the ward.'

“Children and young people are placed there because they are significantly at risk. To put them in a situation that places them at greater risk is unconscionable in my view.”

Japan 🇯🇵 ~ A Rare Thread 🧵 1. One of the reasons why Japan has been banning tourism in certain places

ok, lads, we’ve put up flags, terrified refugees, attacked the police … but wages are still crap, services are still shit, rents are too high, health service is crumbling, trains unaffordable, food prices astronomical, and high streets all dead. …should we try the flags again?

New study!! Suicide risk in primary care, often overlooked in suicide research (which typically focuses on people identified by specialist services). We followed up 1.4M people diagnosed with common mental disorders over 20 years 1/

Thank you Shah Rukh Khan for amplifying our voices!

C/W Drowning 'Ms Cundy said she found it "difficult to understand" why community mental health services repeatedly declined to offer her support as her situation deteriorated during 2024.'