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A diagnosis of schizophrenia set me apart from the rest of the world

15 November 2013 1 Comment
A diagnosis of schizophrenia set me apart from the rest of the world

As part of schizophrenia awareness week, David reflects on the impact of receiving a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

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Breaking the tobacco taboo

5 April 2013 0 Comments

We must ensure that people with mental health disorders have proper access to smoking cessation services so that they have the support they need if they decide to quit.

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The real problem with ‘schizophrenia’

14 November 2012 2 Comments

A new report confirms that people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia get poor services and die significantly younger than they should.but the world would be a better place if the word ‘schizophrenia’ vanished altogether.

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Creativity and Mental Illness – An Exercise in Clarification

1 November 2012 0 Comments

The ‘tortured genius’ and ‘mad artist’ stereotypes that are so frequently deployed are both false and unhelpful and only serve to obscure the complexity of the issue.

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To good health!

21 February 2012 0 Comments

We’d like to see increased education about the association between alcohol use and mental health in schools and youth clubs, and for health staff to advise patients about the dangers of excessive drinking to both their mental and physical health.

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