I was signed off work for months before due to extreme depression, suicidal intent and out of control OCD

I was working in the NHS. My employer and work was a huge part of this

I have ending gratitude to the GP who protected me, giving me time to recover

Sick notes save lives

Last night the UK Association for Transactional Analysis Queer community and allies came together to share experiences in response to the UKCP leaving the Memorandum of understanding on banning Conversion therapy. Together we are strong. Watch this space. #TherapistsConnect

While BDSM participation seems to have sexual elements more often not, BDSM is a non-sexual experience for at least some individuals. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/3/17…

“You are going to die” was a fantastic play at Southwark Playhouse

We tend to intellectualise death, but Adam Scott-Rowley invited us to think about death, life and sex with a visceral experience.

I recommend it!

Dr Remziye Kunelaki is the best person to see this play with! ❤️

The government offered zero help to mental health organisations to meet the high demand, especially after many major destabilising events. And now, they’re blaming the people who struggle with their mental health…

theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

COSRT Summer Conference, please see below for more information and how to book.

5 July 24: COSRT Online Conference. Fostering Healthy Intimacy and Relationships Through Young Adulthood: How Can Psychosexual and Relationship Therapies Help?

cosrtlearn.org.uk/product/5-july…

'In the consulting room, we continue to hear our clients facing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic experiences regularly.'

Our member Silva Neves raises awareness about the unique struggles of LGBTQ+ clients.

Read more 👉 orlo.uk/D594r

The Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ+ Studies edited by Abbie E. Goldberg is out.
I’m proud to have contributed a chapter on sexology. ❤️

SAGE Publications COSRT #sexology #LGBTQ

(1/2) Always nice to see a good review '“The Handbook of Social Justice in Psychological Therapies” is very important...it is not only an excellent read but it also provides the reader with the depth of knowledge on social justice. It is very empowering and informative....

Many LGBTQ+ activists are *just now* waking up to the fact that 'material harmful to minors' laws will be used against them.

This is why you listen to the sex industry. We've known this — and been screaming it at the top of our lungs — for years.

It's no fun to be Cassandra.

Would you want a diagnosis that was wrong 50% of the time, simply because you had high sex drive?
That is currently 'Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder'.
Take a gamble on your health!
World Health Organization (WHO)
First structured interview is here:
scribd.com/document/72073…

Sexual shame has long been making appearances in diagnostic manuals, always eventually removed when science fails to support the claims. ICD has had 'nyphomania' and 'homosexuality' for decades.
How much damage has/will been done by pathologizing normal sexual feelings?

cat walk

Exclusive: In his Attitude cover interview, Andrew Scott reflects on the power of kindness, embracing queer identity, and why he dislikes the term ‘openly gay’
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