July 2008 Archives

Mental health film festival and vagabonds

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 31, 2008 2:13 PM | 1 Comment
I'm happy to be corrected over the fact that there is a UK mental health film festival. I questioned whether there was one earlier this week but I've been told there is one in Scotland.
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Mental health films and happiness philosophy

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 29, 2008 10:20 AM | 3 Comments
In case anyone was wondering, I've been away for a couple of weeks (I went to a festival and then needed a week to recover) but now, self-evidently I'm back.

On thing I noticed out there on the netwaves was that Australia runs a short film competition in which filmmakers are encouraged to portray positive messages about mental health.
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Mad World is on holiday

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By Gary Brigden, Webmaster on July 18, 2008 11:45 AM | No Comments
I am taking a few days off, so will not be posting again until 28 July at the earliest.

Antidepressants, children and safety

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 15, 2008 11:44 AM | No Comments
There's an article in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings about the efficacy and safety of treating children with antidepressants.
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Self harm, narcissists and doormats

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 14, 2008 3:40 PM | No Comments
Some young girls consider self-harming to be normal teenage behaviour, according to a story in the Times.
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Self harm, narcissists and doormats

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 14, 2008 3:40 PM | No Comments
Some young girls consider self-harming to be normal teenage behaviour, according to a story in the Times.
Continue reading Self harm, narcissists and doormats.

Henderson hospital campaign latest

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 11, 2008 10:32 AM | No Comments
Henderson Hospital campaigner Penny Macoustra is interviewed on the latest Ivory Tower podcast about the current position of the campaign to save the therapeutic community.
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UK Centre for mental health, video games and booze

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 10, 2008 3:09 PM | 5 Comments
Does anyone know anything about the new UK Centre for Mental Health in Birmingham? It was opened today by Jo Brand.

It sounds very promising, with single en-suite rooms, relaxation and activity areas and library. Almost a prototype for what mental health services should look like. I would be interested to find out what people on the ground make of it. Perhaps even worth a Community Care visit...
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Schizophrenia book

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 8, 2008 4:19 PM | No Comments
I've not got a lot to say today. I went to a festival over the weekend and now I'm feeling rather tired.

I did spot this video clip on the BBC about a man with schizophrenia who has written a book about his experiences.
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Fair Deal manifesto, skunk and depressing Wednesdays

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 2, 2008 4:16 PM | No Comments
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has been busy this week. Firstly, it has launched it's new three-year Fair Deal campaign to tackle inequalities in the mental health system.
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Henderson hospital, Dinesh Bhugra and acting

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By Simeon Brody, community editor, on July 1, 2008 12:27 PM | No Comments
Former patients at Henderson Hospital are hoping to get the therapeutic community re-opened as part of a public consultation into its future. 
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