#Makethatcall Check in on your family and friends. 📞#worldsuicidepreventionday2019 #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

Domestic Abuse cannot be defined as a gendered crime in a fully inclusive, diverse and equality-based 21st century society. It simply does not fit. To continue this view marginalises male (including their daughters) and LGBT+ victims (including women in same sex relationships).

"Psychiatry must decide whether its insistence on calling people disordered is worth the harm and alienation that results". Words matter: the Royal College of Psychiatrists' position statement on personality disorder thelancet.com/journals/lanps…

John Read: "It's dangerous to pathologise understandable human responses. These are social problems not mental health problems, but what we fear is we are going to see an increase in prescribed medication - such as in the US where there's been a 30 per cent increase”

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Withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants can last over a year, new study finds. "We must rethink the "chemical imbalance" theory of mental health". bigthink.com/surprising-sci…

We have had a few more requests from academics and students wanting to hear from male victims of domestic abuse. If you can help, those surveys are all in this page - thank you mankind.org.uk/media-and-poli…

For #carersweek2020 we wanted to properly introduce our STEP carers worker David Bobbett. He joined the team in August 2019 after working within the carers service for 13 years! We are so lucky to have him in our team, and thankful for the difference he is making🌟

Some professionals perhaps feel threatened by peer-to-peer support, it contests their power. But its lineage in human culture goes far deeper than any modern 5-mins medical consultation, and, what's more, participants often find it deeply transformative. madinamerica.com/2020/06/hearin…

Wonderful piece of intuitive writing here for all ED and paeds docs. Self harm in CYP- treat with compassion and curiosity. Depth of harm not necessarily indicative of depth of distress. The ED or ward offers a vital “stitch in time” aiding the “golden hour”. Nice ABCDE approach.

My friend Estelle Rapsey is fundraising for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust STEP team (Early Intervention in Psychosis Team). Check out their JustGiving page and please donate if you can. They're almost there!!! Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/fundraising/ei…

Conversation James Coulston James Coulston May I please get 2 followers to copy and re-post this tweet? I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening. #SuicidePrevention - US 1-800-273-8255 #Samaritans - UK 116 123 Just two. Any two. Copy, not retweet.

New NICE depression guideline warns about suicidal feelings or agitation at start of antidepressant treatment. Patients & their families should be alerted to this. Bereaved families have had a vital influence on this guideline. #SuicidePrevention

Delivering our first suicide awareness and suicide response training for SFT MH professionals. Brilliant group and rich discussion. Peter ILVES Jess 4MentalHealth Neil Thomas

Congratulations to all the amazing nominees and winners from across the Families Directorate. It was wonderful to see so many of our dedicated, skilled and compassionate colleagues being recognised 🏆 #OPAs2022

Looking forwards to a productive day exploring transforming MH services for children & YP CAMHS National Summit Somerset CAMHS #CAMHS2023

Some fascinating data to consider 'Getting It Right First Time' from Dr Guy Northover Somerset CAMHS Somerset NHS Foundation Trust #CAMHS2023

NEW! Delighted to record a Podcast on safety planning with Debbie Wint Great to have the opportunity for an in-depth discussion somersetemotionalwellbeing.castos.com/episodes/safet… grateful to all involved and 4MentalHealth #IASPPIRAN2023 #SafetyPlan

Following a successful HIU workshop conference Somerset NHS Foundation Trust last week.Excited for today's shared learning HIU Leads conference NHS England in Manchester. #HighIntensityUsers #healthinequalities #