Psych Change NI

Psychologists for Social Change based in Northern Ireland. See for more. Email list [email protected]
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[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

Psychologists for Social Change NI endorse the GIVE 5 rights based wellness framework by #newscript for mental health.

Add your voice here: https://t.co/zoZJcOtLUk, to move past ticking boxes.

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

We are looking forward to Pride on Saturday 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

We Stand in Solidarity against Islamophobia and Racism.

“When our elected representatives, and those seeking to exploit others and cause harm use misinformation, racism and Islamophobia to deflect from the impact of their decisions it harms all of us.”

https://t.co/8iNSBb8DQe

[PPR @PPR_Org]

NEW data for NI shows that over 90% of people prescribed antidepressants had more than one prescription.

A 4-fold increase in 20 yrs.

6 x more than spent on talking therapies.

What are @healthdpt plans to tackle this public health threat?

Read more https://t.co/Vyglz6OEG8

[PPR @PPR_Org]

Are diagnoses & drugs the answer to human distress?

John Read, Prof. Clincial Psychology @UniEastLondon & Chair, International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal in conversation with @LisaTMSA

Book your place here 👉🏼https://t.co/kEh5ioGf7D

#NewScript for Mental Health

[PPR @PPR_Org]

An invitation from @LisaTMSA to join us for this 👇🏽

From Silence and Stigma to Storytelling and Solidarity

📅Fri 26 Jan 12.30pm

📌Cultúrlann, Falls Rd

Speakers :

Denise Bradley Corrymeela
Marie Quiery Psychotherapist
Lisa Morrison, PPR

Book 👉🏼https://t.co/qGN7ID7Otw

[PPR @PPR_Org]

Have a listen to this beautiful poem, written by Anne Darcy & recited by her son Conall.

On the theme of Refuge, for #NationalPoetryDay

Find out how #NewScript for Mental Health is using poetry for sanctuary, healing & tranformation 👇

https://t.co/yCgwPaBRIK

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

2/ Meet us across from the Albert clock near high street at 11.45 and we will give you your wristbands so you can then access the 'red zone' and line up at 12pm.

Please bring along your family and friends as we are a very small group! @NIBPS @nibpsoffice

#BelfastPride

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

1/ You are invited to be a part of the PSCNI presence at Belfast Pride Parade this Saturday!

It is always a good day out and it is also important for psychologists to be open and public about supporting Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community. @NIBPS @nibpsoffice

#BelfastPride

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

New Script activists Sara Boyce and Siobhan McCallin comment on the new data released by the Department for Health demonstrating the disproportionate prescribing of anti-depressants among women and deprived communities @PPR_Org

https://t.co/HDr8WVYGkF

[Dr Jay Watts @Shrink_at_Large]

The best points were inspired by this podcast which is essential listening for our professionals (MT @NipperMaddog) https://t.co/XsZ5obgorg solidarity x

[Dr Jay Watts @Shrink_at_Large]

MH PROFESSIONALS RE: BENEFITS

A draft letter from us to the Telegraph re their appalling 'Benefits Calculator' this week. We know the dire effects this has on claimants and its important to stop this new wave of hate https://t.co/VbaksUD8EK

Please consider signing. Thanks- Jay

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

Our very own @AnneDar24184009 spoke at the first Peace for All creative protest on Friday @createhopeni

#AWomansPlaceHasNoWalls #PeaceForAll
#CreatePeace

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

#AWomansPlaceHasNoWalls #PeaceForAll
@createhopeni

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

#AWomansPlaceHasNoWalls #PeaceForAll
@createhopeni

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

Please consider supporting some of these upcoming events organised by @PPR_Org for Poetry Day Ireland 2023 📖🖌️

[Psych Change NI @PsychChangeNI]

Read the thread 👇🏼

[Wren @jaunty_aphorism]

My DMs are frequently filled with mh professionals asking to use my writing, drawings & experiences for their lectures/books/papers. I usually always say yes. Not any more. If you are a professional who wants my material & you are not openly supporting #StopSIM @StopSIMMH, 1/

[The RCN @theRCN]

"It's for the sake & the future of the NHS. If we don't do something about it now it will fall apart."

Today nursing staff are back on picket lines. Their fight is all our fight.
Are you still with them?

Share this video to say yes.

#RCNStrike #FairPayForNursing #NursesStrike

[Dr Chris Moore @DrChrisMooreEP]

The call for a Mother and Baby Unit in Northern Ireland and improved perinatal mental health services from @WRDA_team and @PsychChangeNI at today’s @NIDCP conference. #MasMatter

[Nichola Rooney @ProfNRooney]

⁦@WRDA_team⁩ presenting on how we can work collaboratively to improve perinatal mental health services in NI. #MaternalAdvocacySupport