In around 1965, when my mother, Anne, was twelve, she was told she was schizophrenic. A smart, quick-witted child with a talent for comedic poetry and a love of Oscar Wilde, she was not suited to the strict, nun-led Catholic schooling thrust upon her.
On Friday I finally got to attend a Disorder for Everyone event – the 11th, in Edinburgh, and I’m very glad I did.
Coherent language about mental health On Thursday 6th September I heard, for the first time, a coherent language being spoken about mental health. I had almost given up hope of such a language existing. It was a powerful day for me personally. It was also validating in terms of the work which I, as a […]
Article by Monica Glover. What messages is society giving to abusers… At the end of an action-packed day, the sound of about 200 people’s thunderous applause said everything! The light and spacious Carrs Lane venue was packed, and I could sense the bubbly energy of anticipation even as we queued to book in. Jo Watson […]
There are alternatives to psychiatric diagnosis First published in: Mental Health Today By: Dr Lucy Johnstone & Jo Watson. Date: 12th February 2018 There are alternatives to psychiatric diagnosis which can help people to make sense of experiences of distress. Some remarkable changes are happening in mental health theory and practice, and yet most professionals, […]