Counselling psychologist/ lecturer. Research interests - addiction, male psychology, OCD. Views my own.
Joined February 2014
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2 May 2023
Really proud to share this offering from my doctoral thesis following a robust (and helpful) peer review process: Are We Losing Connection? Lived Experience of Online Mutual Aid Groups During the COVID-19 Pandemic journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
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11 Feb 2023
Proud to have contributed a chapter on mental health & alcohol use. Arbitrary barriers relating to alcohol use or "dual diagnosis" prevent p. from accessing much needed support. Surely, we can do better..
link.springer.com/chapter/10…
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11 Feb 2023
We need to practice what we preach, by employing an openness in our thinking and trying to understand the individual's narrative #alcohol #dualdiagnosis #mentalhealth
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24 Jun 2022
Well said Simon! The term misuse does not promote an attempt to understand but imbues stigma.
I wrote an article about this recently
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10 Jun 2022
Papers spotlighted in this newsletter...
▪reasons for under-reported meth/amphetamine use in Australia @AddictionJrnl
▪application of the Drugs Wheel, Drugs Pyramid, and Drugs Venn @markadley @FMeasham
▪️improving language around psychological distress and drinking @dleepsych
10 Jun 2022
We've got a packed newsletter for you this week. Topics include media coverage of drugs, the ‘snowball effect’ of industry funding, gendered dynamics in online sobriety groups, and a curious focus on tackling cocaine use at football matches mailchi.mp/addiction-ssa/the…
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5 May 2022
Delighted to share my article entitled Psychological distress, alcohol & language misuse.
It recommends language to enable integrated care/ a person-centred approach & the displacement of the term “alcohol misuse”#integratedcare #misuse #alcoholstigma doi.org/10.1080/14659891.202…
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16 Mar 2022
Looking at research for a chapter I wrote "co-existing" is in the mix alongside "co-occuring" & "dual diagnosis" & these terms generalise internationally. In terms of what is co-occurring or co-existing? I favour the terms & alcohol/ substance use & psychological distress
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16 Mar 2022
Subjectively, "misuse" is misused. For p. experiencing distress the "use" represents a coping strategy that requires compassionate understanding. The terms "disorders" are loaded with incompatible (non-integrated) discourse. "Distress" & "use" invites curiosity in the person
29 Jan 2022
P who use alcohol to cope with distress get a bad deal from MH services. 1)Drinking is framed as "misuse" & simultaneously as "adaptive" in recovery services 2)receive questionable diagnoses that do not reflect life narratives 3)a 2for1 offer on stigma #holistcare #languagemisuse
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15 Jul 2021
Physical or online AA?
Some really interesting issues raised here. The article really resonated with qualitative research that I am just concluding. Physical and online services can be combined well. #MutualAid #AA
civilbeat.org/2021/07/how-zo…
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15 Jul 2021
They seem to offer qualitatively different but compatible adjuncts to one another. They allow some to engage in dominant services that they otherwise perceive as being too threatening. I say give people a voice and the opportunity to choose one or the other, or both!
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Dr Daren Lee (he/him) retweeted
Our first episode with Adrian Chiles has had over 1,000 downloads!
Please check it out/share if you haven't 🙏
#alcoholpodcast #alcoholawareness #sobriety #moderation #alcohol
The Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast is now UP!!!🎙️
In episode 1, Adrian Chiles joins us to discuss reflections and next steps following the excellent #drinkerslikeme documentary
Available on #spotify #applepodcasts and more #alcoholpodcast
buzzsprout.com/1275176/60895…
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23 Mar 2021
Quick read on the false economy of non-integrated provision for mental health problems & 'alcohol misuse'.
"Emboldened by Orwellian fear, to me, it seems that all types of psychological distress are equal, but some are more equal than others." #integratedcare
TY @psychmag 👍
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12 Feb 2021
Today @ian_hamilton_ reviews a recent longitudinal study from Finland, which explores the psychological stressors predicting increased drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
elfi.sh/3ab9R1i
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Dr Daren Lee (he/him) retweeted
2 Feb 2021
Great discussion on #COVID19 and #alcohol use here.
Guests include @DrEmilyNicholls @dom_conroy, who will be discussing their research further in April at the SHAAP/@SARNalcohol #AlcoholOccasionals- sign up for free now:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/alcohol-o…
29 Jan 2021
Episode 4 is now out: Lockdown drinkers? COVID-19 and alcohol use
In this episode we talk to a range of brilliant guests about the effects of alcohol use since the #COVID19 pandemic
Please RT!
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31 Jan 2021
Considering evolving recovery support with @jamesmorris24 during a chat on the @AlcoholPodcast
#peersupport #mutualaid #sobriety
31 Jan 2021
'Online recovery groups have been really favourable... it gives them that accessability. But its more than that. It shows group members that their connectedness transends the traditional group'
@dleepsych on people switching to online #recovery meeting since #COVID19 #AA #NA
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29 Jan 2021
Well done @jamesmorris24 for pulling this all together. Tons of interesting material 👍
29 Jan 2021
This took a lot of work but hopefully was worth it! So grateful to all the guests who contributed, especially two brilliant lived experience perspectives 👏
Please have a listen 👍🎙️
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29 Jan 2021
Really interesting talking to @jamesmorris24 about peer support groups during the lockdown @AlcoholPodcast
29 Jan 2021
Episode 4 is now out: Lockdown drinkers? COVID-19 and alcohol use
In this episode we talk to a range of brilliant guests about the effects of alcohol use since the #COVID19 pandemic
Please RT!
buzzsprout.com/1275176/75450…
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27 Jan 2021
Got myself a copy of this very splendid book. It might be considered controversial by some. I'll let you know if it evokes any threat responses... 😉 #PTMF
22 Jan 2021
Thank you @ClinpsychLucy & @PROSE_Roe for a fascinating lecture on The Power Threat Meaning Framework. I warmly recommend it. Really resonated with me & what I think we should utilise and endorse - being genuinely curious about our clients' narratives #holisticformulation #PTMF
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