Asylum Magazine
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The radical mental health magazine. Been around since 1986. Distributed by PCCS Books Sharing does not equal endorsement.
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Asylum Magazine (Volume 32, No 3) - Autumn 2025 - Asylum Magazine
The Autumn 2025 edition of Asylum magazine is out now. Balmy Army: A Contact Takeover copyright Darren Robinson. Photography: Courtesy, Factory International Contents Introducing the Centre for...
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The Autumn Issue 2025 of the Asylum magazine is out❤️
With 3 sample articles that can be downloaded free of charge on the Asylum website
The Autumn Issue 2025 of the Asylum magazine is out❤️
With 3 sample articles that can be downloaded free of charge on the Asylum website
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Catch-22 x5
Many paths to legal status, all foreclosed.
samsramblingss.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Really interesting piece linking immigration, disability and entitlement to welfare support
Really interesting piece linking immigration, disability and entitlement to welfare support
Just beads in a glass jar: this is how the Tories dehumanise migrants and those in need | Frances Ryan
The Conservatives, like Reform, are rooting their immigration policy in the language of welfare dependency. It’s deeply harmful, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
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November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Really interesting piece linking immigration, disability and entitlement to welfare support
Really interesting piece linking immigration, disability and entitlement to welfare support
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A Panorama programme in 2022 revealed that patients were humiliated, bullied and abused at the Edenfield Centre in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. Two care workers have been charged with the ill-treatment of 4 people at Edenfield
A Panorama programme in 2022 revealed that patients were humiliated, bullied and abused at the Edenfield Centre in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. Two care workers have been charged with the ill-treatment of 4 people at Edenfield
Mental health unit care workers charged after BBC Panorama probe
Two care workers are charged with the ill-treatment of four people at a mental health unit in Greater Manchester in 2022.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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A Panorama programme in 2022 revealed that patients were humiliated, bullied and abused at the Edenfield Centre in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. Two care workers have been charged with the ill-treatment of 4 people at Edenfield
A Panorama programme in 2022 revealed that patients were humiliated, bullied and abused at the Edenfield Centre in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. Two care workers have been charged with the ill-treatment of 4 people at Edenfield
Because we need humour these days....😊
Cartoon from @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social posted on X (thank you Jay 😊)
Cartoon from @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social posted on X (thank you Jay 😊)
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Because we need humour these days....😊
Cartoon from @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social posted on X (thank you Jay 😊)
Cartoon from @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social posted on X (thank you Jay 😊)
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/trau...
Seeringa's commentary discusses "how certain trauma narratives gain prominence,why neurobiological framings hold particular public appeal,and what risks arise when complex research literatures are simplified for mass audiences"
Seeringa's commentary discusses "how certain trauma narratives gain prominence,why neurobiological framings hold particular public appeal,and what risks arise when complex research literatures are simplified for mass audiences"
Trauma: The Body, the Brain, and the Burden of Proof
A new analysis challenges the idea that trauma uniquely “rewires” the brain or that body-based therapies outperform talk therapy, urging a reset of public and professional narratives.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Seeringa's commentary discusses "how certain trauma narratives gain prominence,why neurobiological framings hold particular public appeal,and what risks arise when complex research literatures are simplified for mass audiences"
Seeringa's commentary discusses "how certain trauma narratives gain prominence,why neurobiological framings hold particular public appeal,and what risks arise when complex research literatures are simplified for mass audiences"
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This really is spot on. Thank you @shrinkingtrump.bsky.social
Incredible article, dissembling the Governments floored Welfare plans by leading Psychotherapist and Activist @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social substack.com/inbox/post/1...
The 'Avoiding Avoidance' Trap
How Britain's Welfare Policy Weaponizes Therapy.
substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This really is spot on. Thank you @shrinkingtrump.bsky.social
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“So why did it advise me how to kill myself?” www.bbc.com/news/article...
I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself?
ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“So why did it advise me how to kill myself?” www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The Keep Britain Working report is out
Reduced welfare is a key driver in this report
The Keep Britain Working report is out
Reduced welfare is a key driver in this report
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November 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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The Keep Britain Working report is out
Reduced welfare is a key driver in this report
The Keep Britain Working report is out
Reduced welfare is a key driver in this report
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I’m going to say this really fucking clearly: We have a right to an adequate social security system, that is not abusive or causes worsening health, impairments, and death.
If all you focus on is work, I understand you are disablist. Even if you don’t.
deathsbywelfare.org
If all you focus on is work, I understand you are disablist. Even if you don’t.
deathsbywelfare.org
Deaths by Welfare Project – The Deaths by Welfare Project, at Healing Justice Ldn, investigates deaths linked to welfare reform and welfare state violence. The project aims to make visible the slow an...
The Deaths by Welfare Project, at Healing Justice Ldn, investigates deaths linked to welfare reform and welfare state violence. The project aims to make visible the slow and bureaucratic violence of t...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I’m going to say this really fucking clearly: We have a right to an adequate social security system, that is not abusive or causes worsening health, impairments, and death.
If all you focus on is work, I understand you are disablist. Even if you don’t.
deathsbywelfare.org
If all you focus on is work, I understand you are disablist. Even if you don’t.
deathsbywelfare.org
www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/from-here-...
Interesting and insightful blog on the importance of humility as a key quality of therapists
Interesting and insightful blog on the importance of humility as a key quality of therapists
From Here to Humility
At every stage, a clinician must be willing to acknowledge that they do not have all the answers
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November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Interesting and insightful blog on the importance of humility as a key quality of therapists
Interesting and insightful blog on the importance of humility as a key quality of therapists
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Free articles to download!
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The Autumn Issue 2025 of the Asylum magazine is out❤️
With 3 sample articles that can be downloaded free of charge on the Asylum website
The Autumn Issue 2025 of the Asylum magazine is out❤️
With 3 sample articles that can be downloaded free of charge on the Asylum website
Asylum Magazine (Volume 32, No 3) - Autumn 2025 - Asylum Magazine
The Autumn 2025 edition of Asylum magazine is out now. Balmy Army: A Contact Takeover copyright Darren Robinson. Photography: Courtesy, Factory International Contents Introducing the Centre for...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Free articles to download!
Cartoon for the day (Halloween)🧙♀️🎃🎃💜💛🧡
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Cartoon for the day (Halloween)🧙♀️🎃🎃💜💛🧡
www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/confession...
A really insightful blog looking at the challenges of navigating "the dual identity of doctor and patient"
A really insightful blog looking at the challenges of navigating "the dual identity of doctor and patient"
Confessions of an Ambivalent Psychiatrist
Susan Mahler, MS, MD, is a writer and psychiatrist who practices in North Adams, MA.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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A really insightful blog looking at the challenges of navigating "the dual identity of doctor and patient"
A really insightful blog looking at the challenges of navigating "the dual identity of doctor and patient"
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the other types of questionnaire are all available on the study website, along with an extensive FAQs section, contact details, and further information about the study: hiddenharms.wordpress.com
If you have any questions, please get in touch via email, or DM me. 7/7
If you have any questions, please get in touch via email, or DM me. 7/7
Hidden harms
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October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
the other types of questionnaire are all available on the study website, along with an extensive FAQs section, contact details, and further information about the study: hiddenharms.wordpress.com
If you have any questions, please get in touch via email, or DM me. 7/7
If you have any questions, please get in touch via email, or DM me. 7/7
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share your experiences via an online questionnaire; a postal questionnaire; a questionnaire you can download and post/email back; and an Easy Read questionnaire for people with accessibility needs. The online questionnaire is available here: tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx 6/7
Harm in Mental Health Services - Survey
A survey exploring people's experiences of harm in UK mental health services.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
share your experiences via an online questionnaire; a postal questionnaire; a questionnaire you can download and post/email back; and an Easy Read questionnaire for people with accessibility needs. The online questionnaire is available here: tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx 6/7
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Hi, I'm v new to bsky. I'm a PhD student focusing on harm in UK mental health services, & I would like to hear about your experiences of harm in services between 2010-2025. (Mental health services includes NHS, charities, companies, private therapists & other orgs) 1/7 tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx
October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Hi, I'm v new to bsky. I'm a PhD student focusing on harm in UK mental health services, & I would like to hear about your experiences of harm in services between 2010-2025. (Mental health services includes NHS, charities, companies, private therapists & other orgs) 1/7 tinyurl.com/yt2ydvxx
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"Moving to a more relational mental health practice" (Duncan Double)
"Moving to a more relational mental health practice" (Duncan Double)
The mind-body problem for psychiatry
Blog encouraging critical debate about psychiatry
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October 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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"Moving to a more relational mental health practice" (Duncan Double)
"Moving to a more relational mental health practice" (Duncan Double)
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Results from Canadian research paint a picture of psychiatric detention as "offering little support to patients whilst causing additional distress"
Results from Canadian research paint a picture of psychiatric detention as "offering little support to patients whilst causing additional distress"
“It’s Torture, and People Are Scared”: Patients Describe Trauma of Involuntary Psychiatric Care
A Clinical Nursing Research study finds that patients view involuntary psychiatric treatment as clinically ineffective, nurses are divided, and both report low professional support and family involvem...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Results from Canadian research paint a picture of psychiatric detention as "offering little support to patients whilst causing additional distress"
Results from Canadian research paint a picture of psychiatric detention as "offering little support to patients whilst causing additional distress"
A conference on madness, health and creativity
October 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A conference on madness, health and creativity
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An online series of public conversations on the ethical, political and experiential dimensions of psychiatric deinstitutionalisation.
Organised as part of the project "Transitions: the Ethics and Politics of Psychiatric Deinstitutionalisation in South America"
An online series of public conversations on the ethical, political and experiential dimensions of psychiatric deinstitutionalisation.
Organised as part of the project "Transitions: the Ethics and Politics of Psychiatric Deinstitutionalisation in South America"
Voces y Trayectorias: Conversations on Psychiatric Deinstitutionalisation
Join our online series exploring psychiatric deinstitutionalisation. This month, we welcome our special guest Dr Benedetto Saraceno.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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An online series of public conversations on the ethical, political and experiential dimensions of psychiatric deinstitutionalisation.
Organised as part of the project "Transitions: the Ethics and Politics of Psychiatric Deinstitutionalisation in South America"
An online series of public conversations on the ethical, political and experiential dimensions of psychiatric deinstitutionalisation.
Organised as part of the project "Transitions: the Ethics and Politics of Psychiatric Deinstitutionalisation in South America"
www.eventbrite.com/cc/our-emoti...
A fun and free weekend of talks and treats and a chance to play in Fulham
On Friday 31/10 ideas will be discussed for developing this "nomadic neuroqueer" project and maker space.
All welcome ❤️
A fun and free weekend of talks and treats and a chance to play in Fulham
On Friday 31/10 ideas will be discussed for developing this "nomadic neuroqueer" project and maker space.
All welcome ❤️
Our Emotions Are Real
AuHD artist Nicola invites you to a playful, relaxed weekend pop-up exhibition, with open creative space and workshops for you to choose from! 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2025 at SEACC, Fulham, London.
Click be...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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A fun and free weekend of talks and treats and a chance to play in Fulham
On Friday 31/10 ideas will be discussed for developing this "nomadic neuroqueer" project and maker space.
All welcome ❤️
A fun and free weekend of talks and treats and a chance to play in Fulham
On Friday 31/10 ideas will be discussed for developing this "nomadic neuroqueer" project and maker space.
All welcome ❤️