Category: General News
Making Diagnoses Out of Difference Harms Us
Psychological and psychiatric practice exists, at its best, to relieve suffering. The disciplines help us understand patterns of thought, emotion and behaviour that can become profoundly disabling, and they provide ways of helping people whose quality of life has been eroded by genuine psychological disorders. But in our efforts to see no-one gets missed out,…
Odysseus and the Mortal Danger of Comfort
Dis comfort. Last month I had my hips replaced; both of them. While there was plenty about the experience I expected would be difficult, I was still surprised by the unrelenting, around the clock discomfort. Pain, swelling, awkwardness, sleeplessness, the indignity of needing help with ordinary and (hitherto) personal functions…none of it was pleasant. But…
If It Ain’t Woke Don’t Fix It: Why Your Psychologist Must Approach Neurodivergence with Professional Skepticism.
Hello all! It’s Dr Justin here again. And I just have to speak up…. let’s talk about diagnosis, neuroaffirming language and clinical rigour! When seeking a psychological assessment or treatment for neurodivergence, such as autism or ADHD, it is reasonable to expect your experience, views and wishes will be respected. This is as it should…
Anxiety – it’s nothing to be scared of!
These days everyone’s talking about anxiety, so let’s talk about what anxiety is, how it works, and how it can get out of hand. For starters, it seems everyone is trying to scare you out of your wits! We’re constantly hearing how the world is deteriorating; war, terrorism, violent crime at all-time highs, on the…
In the Shadows: Coercive Control and the Festive Season
As we gather around festive lights and sing cheerful songs, it’s crucial to remember that while the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can also cast long shadows. During times like these less wonderful things like coercive control become more pronounced. As an experienced Single Expert Witness for the Family Court…