Serafeim
@spapakostas.bsky.social
Psychologist, psychological therapist and researcher 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇬🇷🇬🇧 They/Them
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A man who believes in nothing; morally unmoored. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Labour’s plan to slash jury trials at odds with past Starmer calls to expand them
PM once advocated for all criminal cases to be heard before juries even those at magistrates court level, it has emerged
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November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A man who believes in nothing; morally unmoored. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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📣 New publication! The second article of my postdoc project on the far right and anti-gender mobilization is now out #openaccess in #GermanPolitics doi.org/10.1080/0964...
It examines antifeminism in far-right party politics through the case of AfD
Key findings:
Antifeminism ✅
Radicalization ✅
It examines antifeminism in far-right party politics through the case of AfD
Key findings:
Antifeminism ✅
Radicalization ✅
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📣 New publication! The second article of my postdoc project on the far right and anti-gender mobilization is now out #openaccess in #GermanPolitics doi.org/10.1080/0964...
It examines antifeminism in far-right party politics through the case of AfD
Key findings:
Antifeminism ✅
Radicalization ✅
It examines antifeminism in far-right party politics through the case of AfD
Key findings:
Antifeminism ✅
Radicalization ✅
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"Hormone Therapy was associated with clinically meaningful reductions in suicidality over time, extending prior findings with a larger sample and longer follow-up." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Changes in Suicidality among Transgender Adolescents Following Hormone Therapy: An Extended Study
To examine changes in suicidality following hormone therapy (HT) among transgender and gender-diverse adolescents and young adults.A retrospective cha…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
"Hormone Therapy was associated with clinically meaningful reductions in suicidality over time, extending prior findings with a larger sample and longer follow-up." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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REVEALED! The shocking reality of the 'trans bog pest'
In a revelation today it was revealed that SHOCKINGLY out of 16.5 million peeps, some of whom are rumoured to be wimmin under the "what de doctor says or how pretty you is" labour sex rules, TWO complaints were made about non feminine oomans.
In a revelation today it was revealed that SHOCKINGLY out of 16.5 million peeps, some of whom are rumoured to be wimmin under the "what de doctor says or how pretty you is" labour sex rules, TWO complaints were made about non feminine oomans.
November 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
REVEALED! The shocking reality of the 'trans bog pest'
In a revelation today it was revealed that SHOCKINGLY out of 16.5 million peeps, some of whom are rumoured to be wimmin under the "what de doctor says or how pretty you is" labour sex rules, TWO complaints were made about non feminine oomans.
In a revelation today it was revealed that SHOCKINGLY out of 16.5 million peeps, some of whom are rumoured to be wimmin under the "what de doctor says or how pretty you is" labour sex rules, TWO complaints were made about non feminine oomans.
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BCP New FirstView paper: Feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted CBT-based ‘animated shorts video series’ for depression and anxiety in people with no or low educational literacy: a pilot study from a low-income country
Full free text at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Full free text at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
BCP New FirstView paper: Feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted CBT-based ‘animated shorts video series’ for depression and anxiety in people with no or low educational literacy: a pilot study from a low-income country
Full free text at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Full free text at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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The HHS report on gender affirming care released it's updated report showing they stacked its authors with anti-trans hate-group affiliated members, several of whom aren't even doctors with any sort of clinical experience. They selected their own ideologically friendly peer reviewers.
It's a joke.
It's a joke.
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The HHS report on gender affirming care released it's updated report showing they stacked its authors with anti-trans hate-group affiliated members, several of whom aren't even doctors with any sort of clinical experience. They selected their own ideologically friendly peer reviewers.
It's a joke.
It's a joke.
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People from racialised communities face higher risks of psychosis, yet racism itself is rarely studied.
New review brings together global evidence showing consistent links between racial discrimination and psychotic symptoms & disorders.
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#MentalHealth #Psychosis #Racism #Inequality
New review brings together global evidence showing consistent links between racial discrimination and psychotic symptoms & disorders.
🧵 THREAD
#MentalHealth #Psychosis #Racism #Inequality
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 AM
People from racialised communities face higher risks of psychosis, yet racism itself is rarely studied.
New review brings together global evidence showing consistent links between racial discrimination and psychotic symptoms & disorders.
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#MentalHealth #Psychosis #Racism #Inequality
New review brings together global evidence showing consistent links between racial discrimination and psychotic symptoms & disorders.
🧵 THREAD
#MentalHealth #Psychosis #Racism #Inequality
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#UN experts warn that #Kazakhstan's proposed “#LGBT propaganda” law would entrench discrimination, censor expression, and breach international #humanrights obligations. They urge authorities to withdraw the amendments and protect #LGBTI people and civic space https://bit.ly/3WXNrZ2
Kazakhstan: Proposed ‘LGBT Propaganda’ law risks institutionalising discrimination, warn UN experts
GENEVA – A bill to ban so-called “LGBT propaganda” in Kazakhstan’s Parliament would entrench stigma, outlaw expression, and contravene international human rights obligations, UN experts* warned today.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#UN experts warn that #Kazakhstan's proposed “#LGBT propaganda” law would entrench discrimination, censor expression, and breach international #humanrights obligations. They urge authorities to withdraw the amendments and protect #LGBTI people and civic space https://bit.ly/3WXNrZ2
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New Evidence in Support of Tapering Protocols for First-Episode Psychosis
by Rob Wipond
The study shows that tapering can be successfully and relatively safely done by most people after first-episode psychosis.
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/new-...
by Rob Wipond
The study shows that tapering can be successfully and relatively safely done by most people after first-episode psychosis.
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/new-...
New Evidence in Support of Tapering Protocols for First-Episode Psychosis
The study shows that tapering can be successfully and relatively safely done by most people after first-episode psychosis.
www.madinamerica.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New Evidence in Support of Tapering Protocols for First-Episode Psychosis
by Rob Wipond
The study shows that tapering can be successfully and relatively safely done by most people after first-episode psychosis.
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/new-...
by Rob Wipond
The study shows that tapering can be successfully and relatively safely done by most people after first-episode psychosis.
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/new-...
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This looks to be a must-read for anyone interested in imagery rescripting: an account by Arnoud Arntz of their updated imagery rescripting protocol, including very extensive supplements with therapist resources:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Imagery Rescripting: an update of the treatment protocol
Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) is a transdiagnostic technique to treat aversive memories of real (traumatic) experiences, or of aversive fantasies, such a…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
This looks to be a must-read for anyone interested in imagery rescripting: an account by Arnoud Arntz of their updated imagery rescripting protocol, including very extensive supplements with therapist resources:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Are NHS Talking Therapies failing young adults?
A new study analysed data from 1.5 million people treated for anxiety or depression in England. It found that outcomes were consistently worse for 16–24 year olds, compared with adults aged 25-65.
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#YouthMentalHealth #Psychotherapy
A new study analysed data from 1.5 million people treated for anxiety or depression in England. It found that outcomes were consistently worse for 16–24 year olds, compared with adults aged 25-65.
🧵 THREAD
#YouthMentalHealth #Psychotherapy
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Are NHS Talking Therapies failing young adults?
A new study analysed data from 1.5 million people treated for anxiety or depression in England. It found that outcomes were consistently worse for 16–24 year olds, compared with adults aged 25-65.
🧵 THREAD
#YouthMentalHealth #Psychotherapy
A new study analysed data from 1.5 million people treated for anxiety or depression in England. It found that outcomes were consistently worse for 16–24 year olds, compared with adults aged 25-65.
🧵 THREAD
#YouthMentalHealth #Psychotherapy
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Childhood Trauma Tied to Psychosis Risk Across Three Countries
New study in Brazil, China, and Turkey finds higher trauma among people at clinical high risk, with patterns that differ by country.
By Richard Sears
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/chil...
New study in Brazil, China, and Turkey finds higher trauma among people at clinical high risk, with patterns that differ by country.
By Richard Sears
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/chil...
Childhood Trauma Tied to Psychosis Risk Across Three Countries
New study in Brazil, China, and Turkey finds higher trauma among people at clinical high risk, with patterns that differ by country.
www.madinamerica.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Childhood Trauma Tied to Psychosis Risk Across Three Countries
New study in Brazil, China, and Turkey finds higher trauma among people at clinical high risk, with patterns that differ by country.
By Richard Sears
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/chil...
New study in Brazil, China, and Turkey finds higher trauma among people at clinical high risk, with patterns that differ by country.
By Richard Sears
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/chil...
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New Canadian Guidelines Strongly Recommend Against Depression Screening
Screening for depression in primary care lacks benefits and may cause harm, according to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
By Peter Simons
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/new-...
Screening for depression in primary care lacks benefits and may cause harm, according to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
By Peter Simons
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/new-...
New Canadian Guidelines Strongly Recommend Against Depression Screening
Screening for depression in primary care lacks benefits and may cause harm, according to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
www.madinamerica.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
New Canadian Guidelines Strongly Recommend Against Depression Screening
Screening for depression in primary care lacks benefits and may cause harm, according to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
By Peter Simons
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/new-...
Screening for depression in primary care lacks benefits and may cause harm, according to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.
By Peter Simons
www.madinamerica.com/2025/11/new-...
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BCP FirstView New Paper: Healthcare professionals’ prioritisation of barriers to accessing evidence-based psychological therapy for perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder
Full paper at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Full paper at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
BCP FirstView New Paper: Healthcare professionals’ prioritisation of barriers to accessing evidence-based psychological therapy for perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder
Full paper at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Full paper at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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A historic win for equality in #Albania! Parliament has passed the Law “On Gender Equality”, keeping protections for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and withdrawn a proposal to recognise only two genders.
A victory for unity, dignity and democracy. 🧵
A victory for unity, dignity and democracy. 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A historic win for equality in #Albania! Parliament has passed the Law “On Gender Equality”, keeping protections for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and withdrawn a proposal to recognise only two genders.
A victory for unity, dignity and democracy. 🧵
A victory for unity, dignity and democracy. 🧵
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This, by Jason Okundaye, on the bullying and the hypocrisy of the Right, is a piece I have been waiting some time to read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If the right really wants free speech in universities, why is it so obsessed with discrediting students? | Jason Okundaye
The media loves to manufacture outrage about what students get up to – and to discipline those who dare challenge conservatives, says Jason Okundaye, a Guardian assistant newsletter editor
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November 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This, by Jason Okundaye, on the bullying and the hypocrisy of the Right, is a piece I have been waiting some time to read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I'm hearing, anecdotally via service users, that the new children's gender clinics have some very high staff turnover even in their first 18 months of existence. Families have an appointment and a clinician leaves before they have their second.
'Demand outweighs resources' because staffing has dropped by by almost half since 22/23.
As the author of this research, this is exactly why I have done it and made it public - so the trans community can debunk NHS and political lies like this.
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As the author of this research, this is exactly why I have done it and made it public - so the trans community can debunk NHS and political lies like this.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I'm hearing, anecdotally via service users, that the new children's gender clinics have some very high staff turnover even in their first 18 months of existence. Families have an appointment and a clinician leaves before they have their second.
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NHS Sussex blackmailed a GP practice with withdrawal of contract unless they shared data of Trans patients against the wishes of those patients & families.
- Pre determined outcome
- Staff concerns ignored
- Families traumatised
- NHS Sussex refuse to meet with families
- Trans youth at risk
- Pre determined outcome
- Staff concerns ignored
- Families traumatised
- NHS Sussex refuse to meet with families
- Trans youth at risk
"Laura fears all will be lost if ICB Sussex forces her child off the medication.
If ICB Sussex get their own way in a matter of weeks and they force detransition, Olive may well take her life."
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
If ICB Sussex get their own way in a matter of weeks and they force detransition, Olive may well take her life."
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NHS threatens GP practice over trans care
A GP practice in Brighton and Hove is currently under investigation for legally providing gender affirming care to trans teens
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November 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM
NHS Sussex blackmailed a GP practice with withdrawal of contract unless they shared data of Trans patients against the wishes of those patients & families.
- Pre determined outcome
- Staff concerns ignored
- Families traumatised
- NHS Sussex refuse to meet with families
- Trans youth at risk
- Pre determined outcome
- Staff concerns ignored
- Families traumatised
- NHS Sussex refuse to meet with families
- Trans youth at risk
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1. Here is our response to the recent systematic review on withdrawal issues with antidepressants by Kalfas et al.
It was written by Michael Hengartner who is not on Bluesky (unfortunately) and @profjohnread.bsky.social
We conclude that ->
It was written by Michael Hengartner who is not on Bluesky (unfortunately) and @profjohnread.bsky.social
We conclude that ->
Short-Term Trials Underestimate Antidepressant Withdrawal
To the Editor The meta-analysis by Kalfas et al1 attempts to examine a safety issue in a sample of trials where strong effects are unlikely to show up. Previous research found that antidepressant with...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
1. Here is our response to the recent systematic review on withdrawal issues with antidepressants by Kalfas et al.
It was written by Michael Hengartner who is not on Bluesky (unfortunately) and @profjohnread.bsky.social
We conclude that ->
It was written by Michael Hengartner who is not on Bluesky (unfortunately) and @profjohnread.bsky.social
We conclude that ->
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🛏️ What happens when people with borderline personality disorder can choose when they’re admitted to hospital?
A 4-year Swedish longitudinal study of Brief Admission shows how self-referral can support autonomy and reduce crisis care.
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#BPD #CrisisCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
A 4-year Swedish longitudinal study of Brief Admission shows how self-referral can support autonomy and reduce crisis care.
🧵 THREAD
#BPD #CrisisCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🛏️ What happens when people with borderline personality disorder can choose when they’re admitted to hospital?
A 4-year Swedish longitudinal study of Brief Admission shows how self-referral can support autonomy and reduce crisis care.
🧵 THREAD
#BPD #CrisisCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
A 4-year Swedish longitudinal study of Brief Admission shows how self-referral can support autonomy and reduce crisis care.
🧵 THREAD
#BPD #CrisisCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
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💔 When love breaks down: relationship breakdowns and suicide risk in men.
Men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women, and new evidence suggests separation and divorce may be key risk factors.
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#SuicidePrevention #MensHealth #MentalHealth #Relationships
Men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women, and new evidence suggests separation and divorce may be key risk factors.
🧵 THREAD
#SuicidePrevention #MensHealth #MentalHealth #Relationships
October 29, 2025 at 7:41 AM
💔 When love breaks down: relationship breakdowns and suicide risk in men.
Men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women, and new evidence suggests separation and divorce may be key risk factors.
🧵 THREAD
#SuicidePrevention #MensHealth #MentalHealth #Relationships
Men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women, and new evidence suggests separation and divorce may be key risk factors.
🧵 THREAD
#SuicidePrevention #MensHealth #MentalHealth #Relationships
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No fan of Labour, and amply ready to believe corporate lobbyists hold massive sway, but this is pretty weak. The donors are huge multinationals who donate to and win contracts from all Governments and official oppositions. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Companies that donated to Labour awarded £138m in contracts, study finds
Report raises fresh concerns about the link between political donations and public spending
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October 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
No fan of Labour, and amply ready to believe corporate lobbyists hold massive sway, but this is pretty weak. The donors are huge multinationals who donate to and win contracts from all Governments and official oppositions. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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We're watching resegregation happen in real time. This is modern post-reconstruction policy that will further entrench white supremacy.
An AP analysis finds drops in the number of Black freshmen at many elite colleges in the two years since the Supreme Court’s decision ending affirmative action.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We're watching resegregation happen in real time. This is modern post-reconstruction policy that will further entrench white supremacy.
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Another example of the harms of the NHS & UK government taking a scientifically illiterate approach to 'sex matters':
In emergency care trans people accessing HRT need to have heart monitoring in line with their lived gender, cos HRT has an impact.
In emergency care trans people accessing HRT need to have heart monitoring in line with their lived gender, cos HRT has an impact.
"New research finds an unexpected shift in heart biomarker to the affirmed gender, challenging long-held assumptions." www.medicalrepublic.com.au/g...
Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes the heart - Medical Republic
New research finds an unexpected shift in heart biomarker to the affirmed gender, challenging long-held assumptions.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au
October 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Another example of the harms of the NHS & UK government taking a scientifically illiterate approach to 'sex matters':
In emergency care trans people accessing HRT need to have heart monitoring in line with their lived gender, cos HRT has an impact.
In emergency care trans people accessing HRT need to have heart monitoring in line with their lived gender, cos HRT has an impact.