Dr. Andy Todd

Neurodivergent Forensic Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist • Ironman triathlete • Special interest in Youth Offending, ND, 1st episode Ψ, MedEd • #allviewsmyown

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

Our President Prof Subodh Dave has responded to Channel 4's documentary ‘The Great ADHD Myth?'.

He said: "The way we speak about neurodevelopmental conditions really matters. It can fuel harmful stigma experienced by people living with the condition and risk discouraging people from seeking the support and treatment they need."

There needs to be better understanding of the rise in ADHD diagnoses and more focus on ensuring people can access high-quality care & support.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/Ve5LduoNRr

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

Our ADHD Champion, Dr Ulrich Müller-Sedgwick, spoke to the @Telegraph about the types of ADHD medication that are available and how they work.

Find out more here⬇️
https://t.co/8xju2c4DIS

[Dr Done @Dr_Done_]

The world is watching how @RishiSunak & @VictoriaAtkins are treating UK healthcare workers

And the world is doing a great job poaching us under their noses, offering us adequate compensation for the years of our lives we give up

Spotted in Waterloo Station, London.

[The BMA @TheBMA]

BMA members: We need your views on physician associates.

Take our short survey now to help inform the BMA’s position on PAs and AAs: https://t.co/mnVTo71bl7

[David Oliver @mancunianmedic]

David Oliver: Why shouldn’t doctors defend our distinct professional identity? https://t.co/AOfAiY7NHu

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@mancunianmedic Agreed

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@Neuro_Matt Happens in Psychiatry all the time. Mental State Exam is our version of an ECG. You wouldn’t refer to Cardio Reg without an ECG would you?

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@GwentAttachment Llongyfarchiadau 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

Another fantastic @StressWales Traumatic Stress Wales conference with amazing speakers #TSW23. Hearing today from @andrea_danese about important research around trauma going on specifically in #Neurodiverse populations. Inspiring session with @sianwilliams100 yesterday!

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@thegradmedic Medicine is not a race.Despite what many say absolutely take your time,as I have: been a specialty doctor between CT and ST as not prepared to move, gone LTFT and nearly completed my second CCT).Life experience supports growth as a Dr;NHS career is a marathon not a sprint.

[Rob Galloway @DrRobgalloway]

Dear British Press,

There is nothing in Prince Harry’s autobiography as scandalous as the implosion of our NHS.

So please report on the things which are actually important

Thanks

Rob (a non spare a&e Dr)

(Please retweet if you would like the press to change their focus)

[Plaid Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @Plaid_Cymru]

Welsh history - in all of its forms - will now be a mandatory be part of the new school curriculum in Wales - thanks to Plaid Cymru. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#YmaOHyd

[Seena Fazel @seenafazel]

New paper! Antipsychotics are widely prescribed in people with personality disorders. Using Danish population registers, we examined links between these medications and self-harm, suicide, and being charged with violent crimes? Short 🧵 @EBmentalhealth #OA

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@Naomimiii Interesting reframe. However I personally valued the rotations and gruelling shifts in my Foundation Years as they have made me the holistic clinician I am today.

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@DrRJWebb I use secure dictation software for efficient contemporaneous clinical documentation and report-writing. Securely emailed to admin who format and distribute that day. Sorted. No problem.

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@BellaRoscetti You soon settle into your rhythm! Took me until I had down my first block of nights and long days and then I found my stride.Go for at least one walk outside each day, even if it’s just for two minutes before returning to ward 👍🏻

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@emilycpb I applaud you highlighting the pervasive & chronic issues that resonate with most,if not all of https://t.co/fEobWCHE6M feels like you have made up your mind;my own experience has been that these examples of abuse/gaslighting does not happen in all Deaneries/other UK Nations.

[Siobhan Henley @SiobhanHenley]

A big thank you to TSW hub members Emma, Krysta, Martin and Penny for organising and coordinating the fantastic inaugural TSW conference in Cardiff, Wales @StressWales #TSW2022

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

Day 2 of the Traumatic Stress Wales 2022 conference #TSW2022. Fantastic and important talk by @AndForrester concerning trauma in the CJS

[Dr. Andy Todd @Todd_A_J]

@DrNeenaJha Wonder if it reflects insecurities; projection to denigrate another’s choice,bolster their fragile sense of self, deflect their misery,to ease a regretful decision(s) they made in their own journey a long time ago… May reflect a wider general social attitude in respecting others