This couldn't be any clearer, could it?! NINE national organisations have signed a joint statement on proposals to extend s135/136 MHA powers to "authorised persons". For what my view's worth: I agree them 100%. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default...

The AMHP Leads Network have published a briefing for MPs for the Mental Health Bill Comittee Stage. We propose several amendments including a greater enforceability of the Guiding Principles to support AMHPs' values and professionalism. Please share. padlet.com/AMHP_Leads_N...

Preach.

Please share if this matters to you ... basw.co.uk/articles/bas...

I feel seen. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

"Your Thread Is Amusing But I Feel the Caption of This Painting Was Not Ideal, So Allow Me to Substitute My Own" by James Tissot

"And so, in conclusion, I Hope You Didn't Think I Was Mansplaining" by Luigi Crosio

"I Know You Mean Well But You Obviously Do Not Understand the Underlying Concept of the Thing You Have Been Discussing for Years" by Simon Glücklich

Thrilled to announce that @reaveyp.bsky.social & I have secured a contract with Routledge to publish an International Handbook of Lived Experience in the Context of Madness and Distress 😀 Interested in contributing? Please email [email protected] for info re submission guidelines.

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Hi Bluesky friends and colleagues 👋🏻. I'm starting here with my new journal article out today: AMHPs: Teamwork, 'Safety Nets' and 'Buckling Under'. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....