A response, with YoungMinds, to 'My daughter the schizophrenic'

Reblogged from Clinical Psychology and People:

On 19.01.2013 the Guardian's weekend magazine published a story entitled 'My daughter the schizophrenic'.  I was previously aware of this little girl as I had seen the documentary 'Born schizophrenic'.  The documentary gave me sleepless nights.  The article brought them back.  I had to respond and I am thrilled that YoungMinds (@YoungMindsUK) agreed to publish it as a joint statement.  This, for me, indicates that there are many of us, in all sectors fighting for better ways of thinking and talking about young people with psychological difficulties. 

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I was going to write about this article, but this blog puts across my thoughts much better. Joint blog by a clinical psychologist and the Director of Young Minds.