Doing my best to remain hopeful and remember that most people in the world are trying to be and do good (even if misguided or misinformed sometimes), moderating social media use does help with this realisation! Although still grateful for this place and have been upping my positive news feeds.

For years Nigel Farage has banged on about billionaire George Soros influencing the political climate in Britain and the rest of the world.

Now - Farage's Reform is poised to take a rumoured £100 million from Elon Musk and the right wing media doesn't bat an eyelid.

First AMHP leads meeting yesterday, really lovely to meet other AMHP leads and interesting discussions about section 13 of the MHA and reconsidering it's application in practice. Really looking forward to learning more and future discussions.

Interesting to reflect on this article as I feel 'rage baiting' continues to invade media and politics with worsening social and psychological impacts? Genuine question, how to combat this? Not saying it's only right wing but it needs challenging, not ignoring.

www.mediamatters.org/national-rev...

This has already brought in tons of new members.

Lovely that Bluesky is so engaged and active.

It passes the test. 🙌

We can really build community with this.

For my own wellbeing I try to utilise news sites such as the Good News Network to remember some amazing things people can do. However, an increasing amount of memes in my FB feed (despite repeated blocking) with right leaning or seemingly provocative content has me thinking about rage bait 1/2...

Enjoying the discussion and information here, there is a lot in the world which is very understandably worrying and its refreshing to hear many people trying to understand and improve things. I'm all for debate but appreciate reducing the hate. Feeling a smidge optimistic, thanks Bluesky community!

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Good Newsnight interview yesterday with Heston Blumenthal speaking about being sectioned, and then diagnosed with bipolar disorder. m.youtube.com/watch?v=A08i...

2/2....but I worry sometimes we can't allow ourselves to be unwell/be different/have a bad day (for various reasons including life stressors). Of course diagnosis and medication can help in the right situation and definitely can be part of the solution. Definitely crosses into Mental Health as well.

From a few years ago but encapsulates well some personal feelings for me. Fully appreciate people may feel differently 1/2....
www.theguardian.com/society/2018...

Reflecting on the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the world. It is easy to see how tempting simple answers are and how loud voices can direct anger and blame, suggesting that 'all we need to do is....'. But life is complex, those offering simple solutions are kidding themselves, or us.

Hey! Looking for a better way to connect with others and heard some good things about this place. Haven't posted too much over the years but now seems as good a time as any to try and engage more positively, learn a bit and hopefully have some interesting discussions!