Shocked By This Benefits News Story? I’m Not.
The fact that 90 people a month die after being found fit for work has shocked a lot of people. It should probably shock me, but after having to rely on benefits for nearly a decade, I’m not surprised....
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Don’t Label Me by Calling My Diagnosis a Label
When I scroll through the comments on Facebook posts about mental illness in general and borderline personality disorder in particular, there will invariably be at least one remark along the lines of...
View ArticleResponse to Theresa May’s Announcement
On Monday, Theresa May announced that she intends to provide more support for children and young people with mental health problems. Here is a response I wrote on behalf of the mental health charity...
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Chatting vs Counselling
Chatting and counselling are not the same. I’m sick of the number of times I have heard people say things like this: “Counselling won’t do any good — it’s just talking.” “Talking about stuff doesn’t...
View ArticleAcknowledging Difference and Mental Health
It’s great that mental health issues are getting a lot of publicity at the moment, thanks to the Heads Together campaign and its royal endorsement. It’s also wonderful to hear Prince Harry talking...
View ArticleNot Just an Issue for Teenagers
There is more awareness about self-harm nowadays than when I was a teenager – and rightly so. However, self-harm in adults is less visible and under-represented in the media. The stereotypical...
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BPD Stigma
I was recently upset and appalled by an article in the August 2018 issue of Psychologies magazine, which I previously respected and have found useful in the past, referring to people who have...
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