In the aftermath of the election Maggie Gibbons muses on loss, acceptance and mindfulness without navel gazing. I initially wrote this blog for https://dayinthelifemh.org.uk/, a project which clusters together the experiences […]
Cognitive impairment and voting: the capacity to be heard
The upcoming election is an opportunity for the population to have their say in the future running of the country. We live in a democracy and the right to vote […]
Me, my brain and baked beans
Today, in the first in an occasional series of longer form pieces, Peter Kinderman reflects on the interaction between his genetic inheritance and his personal experience, and considers what they […]
Is supporting populist political parties a mental disorder?
It’s just over a month until the UK general election and many Brits seem to have lost trust in their traditional politicos. Whether it’s the UK Independence Party (UKIP) scapegoating […]
Can robots help care for us as we age?
In fifteen years there will 50% more over 65s than there are today, and the proportion of older people in our society will continue to grow for some time after […]
Mad, bad or maybe merely human
The British Psychological Society’s report ‘Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia’ has challenged many commonly held beliefs about serious mental health problems. While the report has been widely welcomed, it has also […]
The allure of the new
As human beings, we are attuned to notice the special or different. We also tend to like simple answers to complex questions. Perhaps they make us feel more in control […]
We have the right to offend, but when should we?
Following the Charlie Hebdo attacks Angela Gilchrist looks at how we think about those we see as ‘different’.
We need brave people to speak out
Angela Gilchrist on the launch of ‘Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia’ , a new report from the British Psychological Society.