Psychologisation 101 Update

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Psychologisation 101 Update

The Psychologisation Infographic is out! This was our first article in the 101 series, and you can read the updated version here, as we have since finalised our infographic process. We thought it would be helpful to release the graphic here and go over some recent articles that show psychologisation is still highly relevant and embedded in medicine.

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06. On Fairy Tales & Disability: Discussing ‘Disfigured’ with Amanda Leduc

What do fairy tales tell us about disability, difference and the bodies we are taught to fear? For this episode of Cripademia, we’re joined by Amanda Leduc, author of Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space.

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101: 03. The Biopsychosocial Model

To clearly name the problem: The term is accepted in medicine as a common-sense position that on the surface makes a great deal of sense. Yet, there is often a hidden psychosomatic interpretation that has led to significant patient harm.

Jul 298 min read

‘That agony returns’: What Coleridge’s ancient mariner can teach us about the Long Covid brain re-trainers

We are pleased to host writer Ted Monroe with a wonderfully incisive article on the recent controversial article ‘The Painful Truth about Long Covid’ by Alan Levinovitz.

Jul 58 min read

We Have Responded to the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Continuing the dialogue on ME, Long Covid and evidence-based psychiatric education Audio on Substack In June, the Royal College of Psychiatrists responded to our open letter concerning the framing of Long Covid at the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress. We welcomed the opportunity to receive a formal response. Rather than replying immediately, we took time to consult with many of the charities, organisations, clinicians, researchers and patient advocates wh

Jul 13 min read

Long Covid Advocacy at the Royal College of Psychiatrists Congress - Now!

Hold your excitement! Today, on the 14th June, we are present and LIVE at the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress in Liverpool to share a respectful leaflet and our open letter directly with delegates. This is ahead of tomorrow's Long Covid presentations by Paul Garner, Trudie Chalder and Alan Carson.

Jun 145 min read

Open Letter: Solidarity, Engagement, and Next Steps

The response has been extraordinary. To date, the letter has received 1,200 individual signatories and the support of 58 organisations, including clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, and members of the public. This reflects a clear and growing call for scientific rigour, respectful discourse, and appropriate representation of evidence in discussions of IACC (infection-associated chronic conditions).

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