Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 29/08/2026This is a superpower where 1 in 10 people told they have it die by suicide. 000
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 17/06/2026This has been on my mind a lot to day. I hear “duty of care” being used as a justification for interventions that are demonstrably more harmful than not doing them, but the pressure to DO SOMETHING is so powerful it often overrides our conscience, ethics and morals. #bigspd26 043
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 16/06/2026It’s @hoppypelican.bsky.social and @thementalelf.bsky.social talking about getting the #bigspd26 conference #beyondtheroom Lots being talked about on the topic of “personality disorder” over the next few days on all different forms of social media. Do join in. Ask questions. Comment. #bigspd26 075
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 14/06/2026British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder conference in Blackpool from Tuesday next week 🙂 #bigspd26 020
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Next week is the British & Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder Conference in Blackpool Me and lots of other people will be sharing news from the conference one the hashtag #BIGSPD26 on Facebook, Bluesky, LinkedIn, instagram and maybe others. Do follow along 020
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 26/03/2026This is tragic story but I will note that despite the years in care and multiple sexual assaults she was described as having a personality disorder. Not a survivor of trauma www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSpanish woman to die by euthanasia after long legal battle with fatherThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week. 460
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Drops this into the Bluesky abyss www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...beamconsultancy.co.ukIs It Valid to Call the Personalities of Trauma Survivors Disordered? — Beam ConsultancyThis is a response to “The validity of borderline personality disorder: Robins and Guze applied” by Mark Ruffalo originally published here 010
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/03/2026I see a lot of conflicting info about these terms 032
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 11/03/2026As over 200 patients are shipped out of St Andrews Hospital I want to thank Private Eye and Phil Hammond for shining light on the inadequacies of of private locked rehab placements and the fear in the nhs that drives their use. 141
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Survivors of abuse were sent here to keep them safe. What other locked rehab warehouse will they be sent to next? We will not build effective community services while we spend £350,000 per person per year on endless admissions to inadequate “specialist” inpatient units. 010
Reposted by Keir HardingThe Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Why restrictive institutional care often fails ppl w complex mental health needs. @keirwales.bsky.social & Jorge Zimbron discuss the urgent need for community investment & non-coercive alternatives. Essential for MH professionals & commissioners. @bigspd.bsky.social #BIGSPD25 buff.ly/i1ZSiLCyoutu.beChallenges of Inpatient Mental Health Care and the Need for Community-Based Solutions #BIGSPD25This video from the BIGSPD25 conference in Liverpool explores the complex realities faced by individuals with chronic mental health issues who are institutionalised in restrictive environments.… 034
Reposted by Keir HardingKeir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Definitely worth attending this free event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden...eventbrite.co.ukThe Hidden Harm of the Diagnosis of Personality DisorderEventbrite - Platfform presents The Hidden Harm of the Diagnosis of Personality Disorder - Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Find event and ticket information. 012
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Definitely worth attending this free event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden...eventbrite.co.ukThe Hidden Harm of the Diagnosis of Personality DisorderEventbrite - Platfform presents The Hidden Harm of the Diagnosis of Personality Disorder - Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Find event and ticket information. 012
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 20/01/2026I’d work with Emily - have a think if you want to be an OT in Hertfordshire 👇👇👇 001
Reposted by Keir HardingKeir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 19/01/2026A helpful tool for the accurate diagnosis of BPD 1157
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 19/01/2026A helpful tool for the accurate diagnosis of BPD 1157
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 05/01/2026You do not start a healthy, stable relationship with someone by telling them their personality is disordered. 030
Reposted by Keir HardingKeir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 16/12/2025A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...beamconsultancy.co.ukPeople diagnosed with “Personality Disorder” should never be detained in hospital — Beam ConsultancyThis is a fairly bold statement, and it is based on my (potentially unfair) summary of Misdiagnosed, mismanaged, mistreated: personality disorders and the Mental Health Act , an article published thi... 121
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 16/12/2025A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...beamconsultancy.co.ukPeople diagnosed with “Personality Disorder” should never be detained in hospital — Beam ConsultancyThis is a fairly bold statement, and it is based on my (potentially unfair) summary of Misdiagnosed, mismanaged, mistreated: personality disorders and the Mental Health Act , an article published thi... 121
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 20/11/2025x.com/keirwales/st...x.comKeir Harding on X: "An interesting video on “personality disorder”. (From about 8mins in) 500 children who self harmed were studied. The ones with the most significant adversity/abuse met the most criteria for BPD. https://t.co/XrkayenYWd" / XAn interesting video on “personality disorder”. (From about 8mins in) 500 children who self harmed were studied. The ones with the most significant adversity/abuse met the most criteria for BPD. https://t.co/XrkayenYWd 010
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 14/11/2025In a surprising start to my day I think I’m going to be talking to Wes Streeting around 9am on LBC radio 😊 120
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Looking out over Blackpool while at the British and Irish Group for the Stufy of Personality Disorder annual residential meeting. Planning next years conference & blending who we want to speak with what themes we want and who could spark a debate around them. What should we focus on? #BIGSPD26 010
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 08/10/2025It is BPD awareness week (or it was last week depending on who you ask). While there’s no need to tell any survivors of trauma that their personality is disordered, here’s some useful things www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/ove...beamconsultancy.co.ukAn Overview of ‘Personality Disorder’ — Beam ConsultancyThis is a little collection I put together for the people I was training with the other week. I’m sure there are loads of gaps so if you think something essential is missing do let me know. ... 010
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/09/2025We added something to the website about what working with us looks like. All feedback appreciated 👇👇👇 www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/working-with...beamconsultancy.co.ukWhat Does Working With Us Look Like? — Beam Consultancy 000
Reposted by Keir HardingRecovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 09/09/2025MOVE OVER OSCAR, IT’S TIME FOR RITA! The RITAs Friday 19th Sept 6pm - 8pm Live On X @Ritb_ @Ritb.Bsky.Social Also In Asylum Honours & Awards Include Innovative Activist Honour Ally Of The Year Best Journalist Political Gaslighter Of The Year Worst Co-Production Award Worst Mental Heath Trust 077
Reposted by Keir HardingBIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 18/07/2025BIGSPD is hosting a CoP in September "Autism, ADHD, ‘personality Disorder’: thinking about brain, body and diagnostic journeys" more info to follow! #autism #ADHD #personalitydisorder #BIGSPD #CoP 053
Reposted by Keir HardingThe Mental Elves @thementalelves.bsky.social · 01/08/2025An honest post from a professional on how they had their mind changed by listening to LX voices. Respect 083
Reposted by Keir HardingKeir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 31/07/2025New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...beamconsultancy.co.ukWhy I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam ConsultancyIn 1988, Louis Appleby wrote “Personality Disorder: The Patients Psychiatrists Dislike.” It’s difficult to read it without concluding that many psychiatrists label the people they dislike — rather t... 292
Reposted by Keir HardingYou’re on mute Leo @leonoraot.bsky.social · 01/08/2025#Notetoself #readlater 011
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 31/07/2025New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...beamconsultancy.co.ukWhy I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam ConsultancyIn 1988, Louis Appleby wrote “Personality Disorder: The Patients Psychiatrists Dislike.” It’s difficult to read it without concluding that many psychiatrists label the people they dislike — rather t... 292
Reposted by Keir HardingNeil Scott Gordon @drneilscottgordon.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Great to see🥰👏 031
Reposted by Keir HardingKeir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/07/2025I know a lot of people criticise psychiatry and I think that is often because it is the profession with the most power which can then be misused. This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example 241
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/07/2025I know a lot of people criticise psychiatry and I think that is often because it is the profession with the most power which can then be misused. This example, that suggests objecting to survivors of abuse being told their personalities are disordered is a form of madness, is a prime example 241
Reposted by Keir HardingKeir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Really worth a read around how a BPD diagnosis can be applied and what can help people. Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇 0176
Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Really worth a read around how a BPD diagnosis can be applied and what can help people. Interestingly the “rich girl rehab” described here would be the “specialist” OOA placements in the uk which take from every demographic. 👇 0176
Reposted by Keir HardingJohn Adlam FRSA 🌈🌍 @johnadlam.bsky.social · 03/07/2025The 4th annual Henderson Heritage Group 'Experiences in Communities' public event: Friday 10 October 6-8pm THE event of the autumn in the world of #democratictherapeuticcommunities and #activistresearch - tickets available now! ❤️🔥 #survivor #practicesofequality www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1440614559... ❤️ 41911