Carers Week

This week is a new beginning for me and start of new refocus. I have pondered over the past four months about my career and what suits my strengths best. Having had many discussions with my best friend, external coaching sessions and conversations with senior leaders weighing up the good…

In solitude, you find peace and answers. Fasting during Ramadan gave me that pause to really reflect over the past year. I have been really busy with alot of stuff which also allowed me to become distracted and unfocused. I have always had a rich inner mind but was able…

Fasting in Ramadan in the NHS This is a short reflection in how mental health services might be improved for patients, family and staff. …

Injustices in therapy Therapy is for the privileged. Even if you are lucky to have access, environmental, social-economic status and relationships play a huge factor. To access a therapist who truly understands your class-related struggles, traumas, cultures, faiths, lived experiences of racism, discrimination, anti-blackness, languages etc. are rare. Therapy is…

Powerlessness, disconnected and dissatisfied. Powerlessness You receive a call from your nephew stating that your son said his goodbyes and doesn’t want to live anymore. You rush home straightaway whilst calling the police. They enter the double locked family home and rescue your son who was close to drowning to…

Alcohol, Drugs and Missed. Anxious. You feel so relieved once you are called to be seen by the psychiatric liaison nurse. But you started to feel your heartbeat quickly again as they are Muslim just like you. It has been a long wait sitting alone in the busy and noisy…

(Mental Health) Nursing or Cursing? OPEN! “Open your mouth, wide open!” A stranger demanding you to open your mouth. Peeks through and asks you to lift your tongue. And doesn’t allow you to leave for another 5 minutes. You had to queue for 10 mins earlier in line like a…

Hidden stories and costs of mental health Newly arrived in London leaving behind your Arabic native country. You are now newly married and facing huge new responsibilities whilst trying to improve on your English. Your husband is away from 8–6 and you are home alone. You have anxiety as you…