Thought Pieces & Videos

Have you ever found yourself amid conflict and wondered how it ever started? If so, you are not alone!   In 1968, Dr Steven Karpman proposed the Drama Triangle to describe three unhelpful roles people can unconsciously adopt in social interactions that often lead to conflict. The three roles are the Victim, the Rescuer, and the Persecutor.

Eating Disorders are often silent, private, closely guarded and - for some - a maladaptive but thought necessary part of making it through the day. But what should you do if you’re worried that a loved one has an eating disorder? How should you approach it? What should you say? Who should you call?

For those newer to the world of Mental Health, the terms ‘psychiatrist’ and ‘psychologist’ might sound interchangeable, but there are some very key differences in the professions, and how they work to support patients.

The impact of videogames on mental health, whether children or adults, has been a contentious topic for years. Do they encourage people to be more withdrawn? Is all that screentime bad for you? Do they mask something deeper that might be wrong? Or can they provide positive interactions, and a sense of community?

Perhaps your friend has said that therapy has changed their life. Maybe your sister, or brother, has suggested that therapy could help you. But who is therapy for? Why do people go to therapy?

We regularly hear things like “he’s a total narcissist,” or “that’s textbook avoidant attachment” in the media or in day-to-day conversations. Perhaps without realising it, psychological terms have made their way into casual language; this is beneficial for raising awareness of mental health conditions but can pose issues when they are misused.

A full psychiatric assessment is, for most patients with Sloane Court Clinic, their first step with us. But what exactly is it? What’s asked? Should you prepare anything beforehand?

If you’ve never engaged in therapy before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. Will you have to share everything from the get go? What will your therapist ask you? How do you know where to even begin? Will you feel better immediately? Is my therapist allowed to talk about me to other people?

Everyone has, at some point, delayed doing a task for days, weeks, or even months. From jobs around the house, admin tasks, or even pieces for your work or university course - procrastination knows no bounds, and can cause real problems. Here, Dr Soumitra Burman-Roy, consultant psychiatrist, offers a few reflections, tips and guidance on how to approach tasks, and get through your To Do list.