Mental Health
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Review: The Origins of Totalitariansm – by Hannah Arendt
This book is quite old, first published in 1951, it dates from a period when the totalitarian reality of Hitler and Stalin were very much fresh in the mind. Hannah Arendt was a German Jew and this work is both philosophical, enlightening and gives a valuable educated insight into the dark political reality of totalitarianism.… Continue reading
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Review: Forty Nights – by Chris Thrall
In “Forty Nights,” Chris shares his journey through addiction and struggles on the margins of society, contrasting the glamorous perceptions of drug culture. The book paints a raw picture of his life in Devon, exploring themes of mental health and societal oppression. Despite challenges, it offers a hopeful narrative of recovery and transformation. Continue reading
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Labour Party: Getting to Work for Catherine Fooke’s Election Campaign in Monmouthshire
I have spent many years supporting the UK Labour Party. I have always voted for them when possible and I have found over the years the support of both Jessica Morden MP and John Griffiths MS, to be second-to-none, especially when helping with my End Of Terror Mental Health issues. I thought that it was… Continue reading
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Review: Heart of Darkness – by Joseph Conrad
I love Apocalypse Now. It is one of my most favourite films. I learnt that apparently, Joseph Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’ is the literary work that provides the basic narrative of the film. Apocalypse Now, however is set in war torn Vietnam, with the US Military hunting down an insane, erratic, murderous, rogue officer in… Continue reading
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Invasion of Privacy – Social Media and Internet Monitoring in Mental Hospitals
I’ve been in the harder end of the UK Mental Health System for 22.5 years now. In those years I’ve been noticing a more and more restrictive approach to the way in which prisoners inside are treated. With the rise of internet and mobile phone technology and the advent of such popular inventions such as… Continue reading
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Review: Soldier Spy by Tom Marcus
I initially bought the second book in this series, I Spy, but on learning that this volume preceded it I thought it apt to try this one out first. It’s not a huge book and is very accessible. The autobiographical account of a soldier from the streets, recognised for his unique skills and recruited to… Continue reading
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Review: Viviane Élisabeth Fauville – by Julia Deck
You are Viviane Élisabeth Fauville, a 42 year old French woman in the midst of a crisis. You have a child, a young baby, who you nurture and care for, yet your husband is in the process of leaving you. to top off this crisis, yesterday you murdered your psychiatrist. This short novel (written in… Continue reading
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End Of Terror Meeting with Politician, Jessica Morden MP
This morning I met with my local MP Jessica Morden. Jessica represents Labour and is the parliamentary representative for the Newport East constituency. Over the past few years that I have known Jessica we have had two face-to-face meetings scheduled that have unfortunately not materialised due to me being sectioned on both occasions by mental health… Continue reading
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Brexit and Mental Health
Brexit, like it or not is a reality. 54% of the public voted in a referendum for us to leave the EU. I watched with despair as events unfolded and was almost praying for us to stay in as I feared that a Brexit decision could really send my End Of Terror situation spiralling out… Continue reading
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Cardiff student tells of sectioning nightmare – from Gair Rhydd – Cardiff University student newspaper
Wesley Gerrard, a 37-year-old mature student at Cardiff University, has faced eighteen years of mental health struggles, leading to multiple detainments under the Mental Health Act. His experiences prompted him to create a campaign site, but this has resulted in police involvement. Despite his challenges, he resumed his education with institutional support. Continue reading
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