#bpdawarenessweek

This is a superpower where 1 in 10 people told they have it die by suicide.

This has been on my mind a lot to day. I hear “duty of care” being used as a justification for interventions that are demonstrably more harmful than not doing them, but the pressure to DO SOMETHING is so powerful it often overrides our conscience, ethics and morals. #bigspd26

Read things written by Mike Haslam 👇👇👇👇

Mike Haslam@mbhaslam.bsky.social · 4mo ago

On the eve of #BIGSPD26, I'm delighted to announce the publication of a 2nd paper from my PhD, exploring the mental health crisis encounter from dual perspectives of those delivering & receiving care This paper describes the novel concept: the Reciprocal Insecurity Paradox doi.org/10.1111/nin....

It’s @hoppypelican.bsky.social and @thementalelf.bsky.social talking about getting the #bigspd26 conference #beyondtheroom Lots being talked about on the topic of “personality disorder” over the next few days on all different forms of social media. Do join in. Ask questions. Comment. #bigspd26

British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder conference in Blackpool from Tuesday next week 🙂 #bigspd26

Next week is the British & Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder Conference in Blackpool Me and lots of other people will be sharing news from the conference one the hashtag #BIGSPD26 on Facebook, Bluesky, LinkedIn, instagram and maybe others. Do follow along

This is tragic story but I will note that despite the years in care and multiple sexual assaults she was described as having a personality disorder. Not a survivor of trauma www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Spanish woman to die by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.

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BPD in Cosmopolitan this month

Drops this into the Bluesky abyss www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...

Is It Valid to Call the Personalities of Trauma Survivors Disordered? — Beam Consultancy

This is a response to “The validity of borderline personality disorder: Robins and Guze applied” by Mark Ruffalo originally published here

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I see a lot of conflicting info about these terms

As over 200 patients are shipped out of St Andrews Hospital I want to thank Private Eye and Phil Hammond for shining light on the inadequacies of of private locked rehab placements and the fear in the nhs that drives their use.

Survivors of abuse were sent here to keep them safe. What other locked rehab warehouse will they be sent to next? We will not build effective community services while we spend £350,000 per person per year on endless admissions to inadequate “specialist” inpatient units.

Why restrictive institutional care often fails ppl w complex mental health needs. @keirwales.bsky.social & Jorge Zimbron discuss the urgent need for community investment & non-coercive alternatives. Essential for MH professionals & commissioners. @bigspd.bsky.social #BIGSPD25 buff.ly/i1ZSiLC

Challenges of Inpatient Mental Health Care and the Need for Community-Based Solutions #BIGSPD25

This video from the BIGSPD25 conference in Liverpool explores the complex realities faced by individuals with chronic mental health issues who are institutionalised in restrictive environments.…

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Definitely worth attending this free event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden...

Definitely worth attending this free event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden...

I’d work with Emily - have a think if you want to be an OT in Hertfordshire 👇👇👇

@ekboyce.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Due to expanding our provision we have an exciting Band 7 OT role in adult acute inpatient mental health. The role is part time, and combines clinical work and leadership opportunities. #occupationaltherapy #nhsjobs @keirwales.bsky.social www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/vaca...

A helpful tool for the accurate diagnosis of BPD

A helpful tool for the accurate diagnosis of BPD

You do not start a healthy, stable relationship with someone by telling them their personality is disordered.

A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...

People diagnosed with “Personality Disorder” should never be detained in hospital — Beam Consultancy

This is a fairly bold statement, and it is based on my (potentially unfair) summary of Misdiagnosed, mismanaged, mistreated: personality disorders and the Mental Health Act , an article published thi...

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A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...

People diagnosed with “Personality Disorder” should never be detained in hospital — Beam Consultancy

This is a fairly bold statement, and it is based on my (potentially unfair) summary of Misdiagnosed, mismanaged, mistreated: personality disorders and the Mental Health Act , an article published thi...

beamconsultancy.co.uk

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Keir Harding on X: "An interesting video on “personality disorder”. (From about 8mins in) 500 children who self harmed were studied. The ones with the most significant adversity/abuse met the most criteria for BPD. https://t.co/XrkayenYWd" / X

An interesting video on “personality disorder”. (From about 8mins in) 500 children who self harmed were studied. The ones with the most significant adversity/abuse met the most criteria for BPD. https://t.co/XrkayenYWd

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I’m really pleased with this. Sue is ace 🏆🏆🏆

Sue Parkinson@mohospark.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Last week, it was announced that I'll be giving the Elizabeth Casson memorial lecture in 2026. This week, (today!) I was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Derby ☺️ Finishing my career on a high!

In a surprising start to my day I think I’m going to be talking to Wes Streeting around 9am on LBC radio 😊

Looking out over Blackpool while at the British and Irish Group for the Stufy of Personality Disorder annual residential meeting. Planning next years conference & blending who we want to speak with what themes we want and who could spark a debate around them. What should we focus on? #BIGSPD26