psychiatry

Nov 30, 2025

Life of Steven | 23-30 Nov 2025

Good day. I had the idea of writing a personal post every Sunday about the events of the week gone by. I seem to make a lot of plans but rarely stick to them, so apologies in advance if this idea doesn’t manifest in the coming weeks. God is in control of all things and Continue reading

Reflections

alcohol, bullying, faith, hospital, London, Mental Health, psychiatry, rehabs
Jun 21, 2024

Empathy Heals Mental Illness

I’m thinking about starting a charity called Empathy. Today, I was feeling paranoid. It came over me like a wave. Ever since my suicide attempt last year I have struggled with loneliness, seemingly unable to find love and support, even from those who used to be my closest friends. The problem, it seems, is that Continue reading

Counselling

antipsychotics, befriending, bipolar, charity, empathy, healing, health, medication, Mental Health, psychiatry, psychosis, Schizophrenia, schizzoaffective disorder
May 24, 2023

The Role of Medicine in Mental Health Care

My local hospital has been undergoing a big refurbishment. They have been building new wards for mental health patients. I find it sad that this is happening. The new building for outpatients is called Trinity, and I assume it’s because there is a Trinity Church and a Trinity Road in the locality. It got me Continue reading

Reflections

Christianity, Counselling, faith, God, Jesus Christ, medication, Mental Health, Philosophy, psychiatry, psychotherapy, religion, Spirituality, Theology
Mar 16, 2014

Exploring Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Earlier this week I had a medical review with my psychiatrist and care coordinator. I was quite nervous about the appointment; this was my first review in almost a year and it felt as though there was an awful lot (too much!) to talk about. I have been really struggling with my mental health recently. Continue reading

Mental Health, Suffering

CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy, hospital, Mental Health, panic attacks, Psychiatric Hospital, psychiatry, psychotherapy, schizoaffective disorder

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My name is Steven Nicholas Colborne.
I’m a philosopher and author living in the United Kingdom. On this blog, I write about matters of philosophy and religion and share a variety of personal articles.

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psychiatry

Life of Steven | 23-30 Nov 2025

Empathy Heals Mental Illness

The Role of Medicine in Mental Health Care

Exploring Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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