Jamie is psychotic and won't go outside. Mental health services are failing him As a psychiatrist, I work hard to support his wish to remain in the community but there are many barriers
We’re standing in front of Jamie’s door for the second time today. It’s been 10 minutes but at least it’s stopped raining. This could be any one of the hundreds of crumbling red brick terraced houses in Leeds.
It’s not a surprise that there’s no sign of Jamie, beyond the sounds of his dogs barking and the bass music reverberating inside. The door still hasn’t been fixed since it was forced by the police prior to his last admission three months ago. Just as we’re about to leave, Jamie opens the door. Continue reading... The Guardian
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