Leonardo Andreatta de Alcantara‘A place where time stands still’: This is what it’s really like to be sectionedMetro - AndreaThe door shut with a finality I’d never known before. Surely there was a way to leave, to breathe, to feel in control? The door remained locked, and I …
Leonardo Andreatta de AlcantaraThis 16-year-old girl's hair transformation is an important mental health reminderverified_publisherCosmopolitan - Laura CaponDespite the fact that we are more aware of mental health issues than ever before, there is still a certain stigma that surrounds them. Which is why we need more people like Kayley Olsson, who has just given us our daily reminder that depression can effect anyone, regardless of their age. Kayley is a …
Leonardo Andreatta de AlcantaraJudge warns of 'blood on our hands' if suicidal girl is forced out of secure careverified_publisherThe Guardian - Kevin RawlinsonSir James Munby, head of high court’s family division, ‘ashamed and embarrassed’ no hospital place has been found for 17-year-old
Leonardo Andreatta de AlcantaraInsulting Mental Illness, We Need To Fix Our Vocabularies!huffingtonpost.com - Dr. Uzma YunusOne of the most important aspect of my work as a psychiatrist has been advocating for my patients. This advocacy has needed to be persistent and …
Leonardo Andreatta de AlcantaraA moment that changed me: listening to, rather than trying to fix, my suicidal wifeverified_publisherThe Guardian - Mark LukachTeacher and writer Mark Lukach was terrified each time Giulia spoke about killing herself. But one day he was too tired to respond
Leonardo Andreatta de AlcantaraCan you eat grapefruit when you’re on antidepressants and other medication?Metro - Ellen ScottYou’ve either heard it once and henceforth obsessed about it forevermore, or you’ve never been told. Yup, we’re talking about the rumour that eating …
