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We get off to a bad start on #horizon with the ‘one in four is mentally ill’ figure and the stated aim of finding the correct diagnosis. 
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It’s getting worse. His GP has told him he needs ‘antidepressants’ like a diabetic needs insulin. My heart goes out to him but I’m not sure how much of this I can bear to watch. #horizon
Now we are meeting a ‘leading authority in bipolar disorder’ who will no doubt fail to inform him that all the most recent research completely fails to confirm the validity of this - or any - psychiatric diagnosis https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☹️" title="Frowning face" aria-label="Emoji: Frowning face"> #horizon
Lots of important-sounding jargon to dazzle the general public. Hypothymic, co-morbidity, bipolar one, etc. Plus a fancy electronic mood diary. So much more useful than asking ‘What happened?’ And we already know that a LOT happened to Tony #horizon
For those who like to claim that psychiatry is biopsychosocial .... have a look at this illustration of the approach of leading members of the profession and try and spot the ‘psycho’ or the ‘social’ #horizon
Aha. 15 minutes to go and a mention of ‘what happened’. #horizon Heartbreaking.
‘Now that Tony has opened up about his abuse...’ It actually took a journalist to ask the relevant questions. No MH professional seems to have done so. #horizon
Now he’s being told off for drinking. Obviously heavy alcohol use isn’t a good idea but this is a classic case of ‘take our drugs not yours.’ Tony needs to numb himself at the moment, as he’s said #horizon
Let’s wind up with some diagnosis talk, shall we? Not dwell on trauma too much. It’s all about the ‘bipolar spectrum’ at base, you see. #Horizon
Absolutely grim. Copy of ‘A straight talking introduction to psychiatric diagnosis’ and invitation to #AD4E on the way.... #Horizon
Finally: Tony Slattery has a special place in the nation’s heart. He’s been through hell. He was extraordinarily brave to reveal his story. He has been given a medical perspective but he & the general public have the right to know there are others. We all wish him well #horizon
