Hi, NHS psychiatrist here. The majority of patients I see at 2am in Emergency Departments in a mental health crisis are victims of abuse & trauma. More must be done to protect vulnerable people & hold perpetrators accountable & more trauma informed care must be provided.

A really helpful resource for neurodiverse healthcare students and those that facilitate placements. Well worth a read: 👀 hee.nhs.uk/about/how-we-w…

Seeking asylum is a human right. Seeking asylum is a human right. Seeking asylum is a human right. Seeking asylum is a human right.

Always.

A reminder on International Transgender Day of Visibility: 💙 Trans rights are human rights 💗 Trans rights are human rights 🤍 Trans rights are human rights

Feel honoured and privileged to work or have worked with inspirational nurses/future nurse, feel like a proud Mum listening to them speak at the Healthcare conference today ( I am so much older than them)🤣Jessica Best Maeve Cornwall CATUs ( Bodmin)

What is Dyspraxia? A simple explanation.

He used them straight away by asking if he could speak to his family. This genuinely is the proudest moment of my life.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Pudsey’s temporarily removed his bandana. Our 'Behind the Bandana' campaign is there to show that mental health issues are often less visible and to encourage conversations that can help. Head here for tips and tools 👉 bbc.co.uk/pudsey

The cycle our society needs to break. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Today we're celebrating 75 years of the NHS! We've been looking through some of our archive photos, which show how things have changed from 1948 to today. We hope our staff and volunteers enjoy the celebrations 🎈 #NHS75

I had my last ever placement at the ECT Unit and the work they do changes lives - I felt very lucky to be part of their team for my short time there. The team are lovely and I highly recommend it as a placement! Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust #punc20

Absolutely overwhelmed - I have a First Class Honours Degree! This is justice for the girl I was and what I went through 5 years ago. Things do get better. #punc20

🖼️ News: Local artist Cathy Davies has spoken of her family pride after donating a painting to Bodmin Hospital, a place she says holds a special place in her heart. cornwallft.nhs.uk/news/new-paint…

So surreal. Never thought I’d live to see myself be so proud of something I’ve achieved all on my own. #punc20

If your child tells you that they are struggling with their mental health, here’s what you can do next. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

I’m a graduate! #PUNC20

MH nursing is a very complex and specialist skill set. It is not “an option”. To think it is something that can be “tacked on the end”demonstrates both a dearth of understanding and continuing lack of parity of esteem.