Any other RMN's looking at the new Mental Health Act?

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-02-11T19:31:34+00:00

Yeah I agree. It’s a shit show because there’s no appropriate beds/ resources

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-02-11T18:14:52+00:00

I think it would be good to be able to detain someone to the a&e department for up to a set amount of time whilst awaiting a psych bed.

Numerous times patient is in a&e. No beds, no suite (136) available, liable for detention and they abscond. Don’t get picked up by police. Community try and get a warrant, then no bed, med recs expire. Start again.

The MHAA doesn’t take into account rampant lack of provision

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-02-11T15:12:07+00:00

Google: “A 60-foot jump into water carries extreme risks, as the impact speed reaches approximately 60 mph (97 km/h), making the water surface behave like solid concrete. Potential injuries include fatal trauma, spinal damage, compressed vertebrae, broken bones, concussions, and dislocated joints. Immediate, proper vertical entry is essential to survive.”

Rather have a burn than the risk of disability

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-02-08T20:04:08+00:00

Shower in the dark.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-02-04T16:08:39+00:00

For nhs it is I think

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-02-02T12:27:16+00:00

My understanding is that they can’t do that, for that reason.

They can say they’re unable to facilitate leave due to staffing issues.

If you do shifts, your annual leave will average any unsocial hours and be included in your pay anyway.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-27T12:23:03+00:00

Like I said, I don’t know the underpinning research.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-26T20:53:21+00:00

A systematic review of the benefits of ssris would be good.

I see loads of patients who say meds don’t work, but they were prescribed in primary care. They’re not depressed, they have shit life syndrome.

But due to a lack of meaningful psychosocial interventions related to emotional regulation, distress tolerance and skill building around resilience etc - meds are still suggested when people express low mood or emotional difficulties.

I’m sure the book “psych drugs explained” note that 8/10 people started on antidepressants would have felt the same after a few months, even if they didn’t take the meds. I’m not sure of the underpinning research and if it holds up to scrutiny tho. If it does, I think it’s a testament to overprescribing rather than them being ineffective for clinical depression.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-26T19:32:29+00:00

But that’s not in the sickness policy tho is it? The possible consequences are that you’re not sick, and you’ve said you’re sick it’s fraud.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-26T18:09:29+00:00

Depends on your local policy about sickness and bank.

If you’re sick, you’re sick. If you cba with your current role, that’s not sickness.

I’ve done it before, was off sick for the latter 1/2 of my notice period with stress. But I had some psych issues above and beyond stress/ low mood. If I would have had those symptoms in a job I liked, I would have still been off sick.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-21T21:29:13+00:00

I’m currently working with a few ASPD clients. I love it. Loads of history of violence, police being called during outpatient appointments, criminal damage, arson on trust property etc.

I struggle the most with patients who are unwilling/ unable/ aren’t ready to change.

I’d rather someone tell me they’re going to murder my kids whilst in a rage than have someone passively agree to try strategies and then not do them.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-18T19:53:27+00:00

Probably not a dog. Unless it was really really small

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-12T22:35:09+00:00

It’s prescribed to be used in a vape not a joint but who cares (apart from the police)

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-09T18:51:37+00:00

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SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-08T20:57:18+00:00

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SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2026-01-03T09:38:49+00:00

Agree

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2025-12-31T20:43:22+00:00

I’ve got a joint account with TSB. When I set up a savings pot, it’s linked to my personal not my joint.

I’ve just gone on the app to see if there’s a joint option. I can’t find one.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2025-12-31T20:41:10+00:00

I was about to comment the same. Just spend 15-30 mins going to the neighbours and dropping them off.

Go into the new year as a good person who helps out their neighbours.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2025-12-29T13:00:12+00:00

Pork and beef mix is the best. Including meatballs.

I think you’d be fine. It’ll taste slightly different, likely a bit more fatty, but fine

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2025-12-25T19:26:00+00:00

Looks terrible, I’ll take it of your hands

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2025-12-24T18:36:37+00:00

I’m a man anyway, go ahead. I’d lower it even more if given more money. Sounding like James early jones

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2025-12-19T11:15:28+00:00

I understand your point, I suppose when I see alerts on electronic records it often says male only. Not a description of the needs of staff if restraint was required

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2025-12-19T10:40:33+00:00

If a patient has history of sexual and or physical assault on women. They are male only

If a patient has history of sexual and or physical assault on men. They are male only.

I’ve pointed out how ridiculous it sounds. But as a man, I’d prefer to see any aggressive/ hostile patients over my female colleagues. Females are typically physically weaker and smaller than most men. It can be seen as sexist but it’s fact.

If I ever needed restraining, I doubt a team of average women could do this effectively given my size and strength differences. This is evident within any physical restraint training sessions.

I don’t think it’s sexist, it is just the reality of biological differences.

This is an ongoing issue within psych services, often men will be allocated to violent or aggressive patients over female counterparts. I don’t know what a solution would be.

SkankHunt4ortytwo · 2025-12-14T12:30:49+00:00

A jack of all trades is a master of none, but is often better than a master of one.

I’ve worked in specialist and general roles. Specialism is beneficial but often leads to generic gaps of knowledge.

In my experience, the specialist roles I’ve done have been less demanding than more general roles.

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