Electric Shocks and Drugs reduced Jean to a Zombie

In this episode of the Mental Health Revolution Podcast, Jean Davison tells of the disturbing chain of events that unfolded when, as a teenager, she became a ‘voluntary’ patient in the psychiatric system (1968-1974). Heavy drugs and electric shock treatment reduced her to a zombie. Years later, she found she had been given a ‘schizophrenia’ …

Trapped in the mental health system

Allister Frost was interned by the UK mental health system for 419 days, where he was, in his words, “psychologically & physically abused by multiple NHS Trusts.” Since being ‘released’, he has campaigned to have his unproven diagnosis overturned, and is passionate in highlighting the Mental Health Act and its damaging effect those with mental …

YOU CAN CALL ME!!!! – KEEP A CHECK ON THOSE EMOTIONS AS WE ENTER ANOTHER LOCKDOWN

The next few weeks and months are going to be incredibly tough for everyone, without exception. I’ve highlighted three key areas for you to focus on to keep a check on your own emotional wellbeing and to keep a check on those you are working with. Needless to say, if ANYONE needs to rant, rave, …

Dealing with loss through suicide – an interview with businessman John Hewitt

In this episode of The Mental Health Revolution Podcast, Kate talks to John Hewitt, who recently went through the tragic experience of losing his eldest daughter Kelly to suicide. In her memory, and to keep her memory alive, John established a charitable organisation, We Mind & Kelly Matters, to help bring awareness to the effects …