Dr Jen Daffin
@jendaffin.bsky.social
Community Clinical Psychologist | Director of Relational Practice (Clinical Lead), Policy and Campaigns @platfform.org | Chair Psychologists for Social Change Cymru | @urbancircle
#clinpsych #psychtraining #psychology #mentalhealth #socialjustice
#clinpsych #psychtraining #psychology #mentalhealth #socialjustice
This 👇
Very much this! Our mental and physical dis-eases are largely the inevitable consequences of our cultural values, beliefs and desires.
While our economy depends so heavily on our sickness our systems will remain overwhelmed…
While our economy depends so heavily on our sickness our systems will remain overwhelmed…
Community is a mental health intervention.
Which is why we’re exploring trauma informed community development work here at @platfform.org
The solutions to our mental health crisis are not within the NHS mental health systems gift to resolve. 💙
Which is why we’re exploring trauma informed community development work here at @platfform.org
The solutions to our mental health crisis are not within the NHS mental health systems gift to resolve. 💙
September 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Community is a mental health intervention.
Which is why we’re exploring trauma informed community development work here at @platfform.org
The solutions to our mental health crisis are not within the NHS mental health systems gift to resolve. 💙
Which is why we’re exploring trauma informed community development work here at @platfform.org
The solutions to our mental health crisis are not within the NHS mental health systems gift to resolve. 💙
September 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Community is a mental health intervention.
Which is why we’re exploring trauma informed community development work here at @platfform.org
The solutions to our mental health crisis are not within the NHS mental health systems gift to resolve. 💙
Which is why we’re exploring trauma informed community development work here at @platfform.org
The solutions to our mental health crisis are not within the NHS mental health systems gift to resolve. 💙
If we are going to reduce rates of mental ill health across our society we must take the billions back that's been handed over to the wealthy.
Everything else is a sticking plaster. 🩹
Everything else is a sticking plaster. 🩹
July 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
If we are going to reduce rates of mental ill health across our society we must take the billions back that's been handed over to the wealthy.
Everything else is a sticking plaster. 🩹
Everything else is a sticking plaster. 🩹
Looking forward to being part of this @edpsy.bsky.social conference later this year. 👏
💥Have you seen this line up....!?
Programme and tickets here: festival.edpsy.org.uk
#epfest2025 #edpsychs
Programme and tickets here: festival.edpsy.org.uk
#epfest2025 #edpsychs
July 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Looking forward to being part of this @edpsy.bsky.social conference later this year. 👏
Government and politics, Violence and trauma
Struggling with the silence - Gaza
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Struggling with the silence - Gaza
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Struggling with the silence | BPS
The Leicester Chapter of the Psychologists for Social Change meet unfolding horrors with 'anger brewing'…
www.bps.org.uk
July 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Government and politics, Violence and trauma
Struggling with the silence - Gaza
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Struggling with the silence - Gaza
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Please consider signing and sharing this open letter with over 600 signatures calling on the BPS and ACP to speak up about Palestine.
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” - Desmond Tutu
www.psychchange.org/palestine1.htm
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” - Desmond Tutu
www.psychchange.org/palestine1.htm
July 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Please consider signing and sharing this open letter with over 600 signatures calling on the BPS and ACP to speak up about Palestine.
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” - Desmond Tutu
www.psychchange.org/palestine1.htm
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” - Desmond Tutu
www.psychchange.org/palestine1.htm
We know the original austerity cuts cost people their lives. We know it led to overwhelm and then suicide.
We need to learn from that.
A robust social safety net is a mental health intervention.
We need to learn from that.
A robust social safety net is a mental health intervention.
July 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We know the original austerity cuts cost people their lives. We know it led to overwhelm and then suicide.
We need to learn from that.
A robust social safety net is a mental health intervention.
We need to learn from that.
A robust social safety net is a mental health intervention.
Addiction is a response to feeling overwhelmed, without agency and disconnected from self and others.
It is NOT a disease or failure in self discipline or character.
It is most often better thought of as a trauma response.
It is NOT a disease or failure in self discipline or character.
It is most often better thought of as a trauma response.
June 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Addiction is a response to feeling overwhelmed, without agency and disconnected from self and others.
It is NOT a disease or failure in self discipline or character.
It is most often better thought of as a trauma response.
It is NOT a disease or failure in self discipline or character.
It is most often better thought of as a trauma response.
Depression is a natural human emotion.
Emotions are reactions to the events in our lives.
Emotions are reactions to the events in our lives.
June 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Depression is a natural human emotion.
Emotions are reactions to the events in our lives.
Emotions are reactions to the events in our lives.
We know now that stimulant medication used for the diagnosis of
ADHD has more negative effects than positive including worsening behaviour and stunting children's growth.
We need clinicians to understand this and change treatment trends.
ADHD has more negative effects than positive including worsening behaviour and stunting children's growth.
We need clinicians to understand this and change treatment trends.
June 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
We know now that stimulant medication used for the diagnosis of
ADHD has more negative effects than positive including worsening behaviour and stunting children's growth.
We need clinicians to understand this and change treatment trends.
ADHD has more negative effects than positive including worsening behaviour and stunting children's growth.
We need clinicians to understand this and change treatment trends.
We know the original austerity cuts cost people their lives. We know it lead to overwhelm and then suicide.
We need to learn from that. A robust safety net is a mental health intervention.
We need to learn from that. A robust safety net is a mental health intervention.
Benefit cuts will have 'catastrophic impact' on mentally ill people: 'Some will struggle to survive'
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Disability benefit cuts will have 'catastrophic impact' on mentally ill people
The government's plans to cut disability benefits such as PIP will have a “catastrophic impact” on people’s finances and mental health.
www.bigissue.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We know the original austerity cuts cost people their lives. We know it lead to overwhelm and then suicide.
We need to learn from that. A robust safety net is a mental health intervention.
We need to learn from that. A robust safety net is a mental health intervention.
As I understand it the mental health bill will not do enough to end the torture and harm many experience whilst in inpatient services. Our treatment approach needs an urgent review too.
We need an Act that puts human rights and dignity front and center. Nothing less.
We need an Act that puts human rights and dignity front and center. Nothing less.
June 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
As I understand it the mental health bill will not do enough to end the torture and harm many experience whilst in inpatient services. Our treatment approach needs an urgent review too.
We need an Act that puts human rights and dignity front and center. Nothing less.
We need an Act that puts human rights and dignity front and center. Nothing less.
Great to hear Sir James Mackey, CEO NHS England talking about sharing power and unlocking decision making!
Alongside Lord Victor Adebowale CBE saying Austerity is an expensive way to run services.
👏👏👏
Alongside Lord Victor Adebowale CBE saying Austerity is an expensive way to run services.
👏👏👏
June 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Great to hear Sir James Mackey, CEO NHS England talking about sharing power and unlocking decision making!
Alongside Lord Victor Adebowale CBE saying Austerity is an expensive way to run services.
👏👏👏
Alongside Lord Victor Adebowale CBE saying Austerity is an expensive way to run services.
👏👏👏
The evidence base is clear that depression is largely caused by our circumstances.
Not chemical imbalances or genetics.
It's our body in overwhelm, looking for safety, rest and a way out.
Not chemical imbalances or genetics.
It's our body in overwhelm, looking for safety, rest and a way out.
June 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The evidence base is clear that depression is largely caused by our circumstances.
Not chemical imbalances or genetics.
It's our body in overwhelm, looking for safety, rest and a way out.
Not chemical imbalances or genetics.
It's our body in overwhelm, looking for safety, rest and a way out.
School violence is up - why?
Anger is a threat reaponse. It comes from not feeling safe. What we’re witnessing is the result of the disruptions to our sense of safety from austerity, COVID and wealth inequality.
It will only get worse unless we put the safety net back and address loneliness.
Anger is a threat reaponse. It comes from not feeling safe. What we’re witnessing is the result of the disruptions to our sense of safety from austerity, COVID and wealth inequality.
It will only get worse unless we put the safety net back and address loneliness.
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
School violence is up - why?
Anger is a threat reaponse. It comes from not feeling safe. What we’re witnessing is the result of the disruptions to our sense of safety from austerity, COVID and wealth inequality.
It will only get worse unless we put the safety net back and address loneliness.
Anger is a threat reaponse. It comes from not feeling safe. What we’re witnessing is the result of the disruptions to our sense of safety from austerity, COVID and wealth inequality.
It will only get worse unless we put the safety net back and address loneliness.
Health diagnosis is a clinical art based on observation and the patient's story as much as tests.
Mental health diagnosis is like a Picasso. 🖼️ 🎨
Mental health diagnosis is like a Picasso. 🖼️ 🎨
June 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Health diagnosis is a clinical art based on observation and the patient's story as much as tests.
Mental health diagnosis is like a Picasso. 🖼️ 🎨
Mental health diagnosis is like a Picasso. 🖼️ 🎨
Poverty is as much a cause as a consequence of mental ill health.
It has been linked to experiences of what gets called psychosis too.
It has been linked to experiences of what gets called psychosis too.
June 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Poverty is as much a cause as a consequence of mental ill health.
It has been linked to experiences of what gets called psychosis too.
It has been linked to experiences of what gets called psychosis too.
There is no evidence to support mental health first aid as an effective or useful training.
When MHFA training was compared with no intervention, it may have little to no effect on improvements to mental health.
#mentalhealthfirstaid #MHFA
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
When MHFA training was compared with no intervention, it may have little to no effect on improvements to mental health.
#mentalhealthfirstaid #MHFA
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Mental Health First Aid as a tool for improving mental health and well‐being - Richardson, R - 2023 | Cochrane Library
Select your preferred language for Cochrane reviews and other content. Sections without translation will be in English.
www.cochranelibrary.com
May 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
There is no evidence to support mental health first aid as an effective or useful training.
When MHFA training was compared with no intervention, it may have little to no effect on improvements to mental health.
#mentalhealthfirstaid #MHFA
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
When MHFA training was compared with no intervention, it may have little to no effect on improvements to mental health.
#mentalhealthfirstaid #MHFA
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
We know poverty and mental ill heath are a vicious cycle - an increase in child poverty also leads to an increase in demand for NHS services.
It makes no sense not to act preventatively.
It’s a waste of opportunity for a good life and a waste of tax payers money.
www.itv.com/news/2025-05...
It makes no sense not to act preventatively.
It’s a waste of opportunity for a good life and a waste of tax payers money.
www.itv.com/news/2025-05...
www.itv.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
We know poverty and mental ill heath are a vicious cycle - an increase in child poverty also leads to an increase in demand for NHS services.
It makes no sense not to act preventatively.
It’s a waste of opportunity for a good life and a waste of tax payers money.
www.itv.com/news/2025-05...
It makes no sense not to act preventatively.
It’s a waste of opportunity for a good life and a waste of tax payers money.
www.itv.com/news/2025-05...
Don’t go to therapy to resolve workplace stress from low pay and poor working conditions.
Go to a union! 👏
Go to a union! 👏
May 27, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Don’t go to therapy to resolve workplace stress from low pay and poor working conditions.
Go to a union! 👏
Go to a union! 👏
“Lots of grownups are reaching out to people like us to try and understand what’s going on and get help. There are now so many people reaching out for support that waiting lists for things like child neurodevelopmental assessments are years.” @madintheuk.bsky.social
madinireland.com/2025/05/why-...
madinireland.com/2025/05/why-...
Why we need to rethink the medical approach to children’s mental health - Mad in Ireland
children’s mental health
madinireland.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
“Lots of grownups are reaching out to people like us to try and understand what’s going on and get help. There are now so many people reaching out for support that waiting lists for things like child neurodevelopmental assessments are years.” @madintheuk.bsky.social
madinireland.com/2025/05/why-...
madinireland.com/2025/05/why-...
Thank you A Disorder for Everyone
for having us to speak about our campaign work challenging the use of the diagnosis of personality disorder. We met so many brilliant people today all with the same shocking experience.
Enough is enough.
Join our movement for change platfform.org/system-chang...
for having us to speak about our campaign work challenging the use of the diagnosis of personality disorder. We met so many brilliant people today all with the same shocking experience.
Enough is enough.
Join our movement for change platfform.org/system-chang...
The Truth Project - Platfform
Platfform’s Truth Project is our approach to hearing and bearing witness to people’s experiences. We will be looking at different aspects of the mental health system, and more widely, to understand wh...
platfform.org
May 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Thank you A Disorder for Everyone
for having us to speak about our campaign work challenging the use of the diagnosis of personality disorder. We met so many brilliant people today all with the same shocking experience.
Enough is enough.
Join our movement for change platfform.org/system-chang...
for having us to speak about our campaign work challenging the use of the diagnosis of personality disorder. We met so many brilliant people today all with the same shocking experience.
Enough is enough.
Join our movement for change platfform.org/system-chang...
Reposted by Dr Jen Daffin
"Why we need to rethink the medical approach to children’s mental health" @jendaffin.bsky.social
madinireland.com/2025/05/why-...
madinireland.com/2025/05/why-...
Why we need to rethink the medical approach to children’s mental health - Mad in Ireland
children’s mental health
madinireland.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"Why we need to rethink the medical approach to children’s mental health" @jendaffin.bsky.social
madinireland.com/2025/05/why-...
madinireland.com/2025/05/why-...
The idea depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain is a myth. Depression is largely caused by our circumstances.
The fact depression is one of the fastest growing issues of our time is a damning reflection on how we are organising society and treating each other.
The fact depression is one of the fastest growing issues of our time is a damning reflection on how we are organising society and treating each other.
May 21, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The idea depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain is a myth. Depression is largely caused by our circumstances.
The fact depression is one of the fastest growing issues of our time is a damning reflection on how we are organising society and treating each other.
The fact depression is one of the fastest growing issues of our time is a damning reflection on how we are organising society and treating each other.
Reposted by Dr Jen Daffin
Farage’s immigration hysteria is now setting Labour’s agenda.
I’m seriously doubtful - to put it mildly - of the political wisdom of accepting and amplifying Reform’s migration myths 👇🏻
I’m seriously doubtful - to put it mildly - of the political wisdom of accepting and amplifying Reform’s migration myths 👇🏻
These two charts expose Nigel Farage’s immigration myths
The migration debate is based on blatant, provable falsehoods.
writesbright.substack.com
May 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Farage’s immigration hysteria is now setting Labour’s agenda.
I’m seriously doubtful - to put it mildly - of the political wisdom of accepting and amplifying Reform’s migration myths 👇🏻
I’m seriously doubtful - to put it mildly - of the political wisdom of accepting and amplifying Reform’s migration myths 👇🏻