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Keir Harding

@keirwales.bsky.social
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Occupational Therapist, DBT therapist, MSc in Personality Disorder. Working privately to help people and NHS organisations avoid years in private hospitals that claim to be specialist. No one should be told their personality is disordered.

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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#bpdawarenessweek
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This is a superpower where 1 in 10 people told they have it die by suicide.
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
This 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
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Read things written by Mike Haslam 👇👇👇👇
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
It’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
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder conference in Blackpool from Tuesday next week 🙂 #bigspd26
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Next 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
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
This 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...
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Spanish woman to die by euthanasia after long legal battle with father
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
BPD in Cosmopolitan this month
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Drops this into the Bluesky abyss www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
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Is It Valid to Call the Personalities of Trauma Survivors Disordered? — Beam Consultancy
This is a response to “The validity of borderline personality disorder: Robins and Guze applied” by Mark Ruffalo originally published here
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
I see a lot of conflicting info about these terms
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As 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.
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Survivors 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.
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Why 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/i1ZSiLC
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Challenges of Inpatient Mental Health Care and the Need for Community-Based Solutions #BIGSPD25
This 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.…
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Definitely worth attending this free event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden...
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The Hidden Harm of the Diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Eventbrite - Platfform presents The Hidden Harm of the Diagnosis of Personality Disorder - Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Definitely worth attending this free event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hidden...
eventbrite.co.uk
The Hidden Harm of the Diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Eventbrite - Platfform presents The Hidden Harm of the Diagnosis of Personality Disorder - Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
I’d work with Emily - have a think if you want to be an OT in Hertfordshire 👇👇👇
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
A helpful tool for the accurate diagnosis of BPD
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
A helpful tool for the accurate diagnosis of BPD
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
You do not start a healthy, stable relationship with someone by telling them their personality is disordered.
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
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People diagnosed with “Personality Disorder” should never be detained in hospital — Beam Consultancy
This 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...
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
A response to a recent article arguing not to detain those with a personality disorder diagnosis. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
beamconsultancy.co.uk
People diagnosed with “Personality Disorder” should never be detained in hospital — Beam Consultancy
This 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...
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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Keir 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" / 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
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
I’m really pleased with this. Sue is ace 🏆🏆🏆
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
In a surprising start to my day I think I’m going to be talking to Wes Streeting around 9am on LBC radio 😊
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Looking 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
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
In the Guardian today 👇
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
It 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...
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An Overview of ‘Personality Disorder’ — Beam Consultancy
This 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.&nbsp...
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Oh dear.
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We added something to the website about what working with us looks like. All feedback appreciated 👇👇👇 www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/working-with...
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What Does Working With Us Look Like? — Beam Consultancy
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Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
MOVE 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
MOVE OVER OSCAR, IT’S TIME FOR RITA!

Recovery In The Bin Presents
The RITAs
Friday, 19Th September 6pm - 8pm
Live On X And Bluesky
@Ritb_
@Ritb.Bsky.Social
Results Also In The Next Edition Of Asylum
Honours & Awards Include
Innovative Activist Honour
Ally Of The Year
Best Journalist
Political Gaslighter Of The Year
Patronising Interventions Award
Worst Co-Production Award
Worst Mental Heath Trust
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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
BIGSPD 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
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The Mental Elves @thementalelves.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
An honest post from a professional on how they had their mind changed by listening to LX voices. Respect
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
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Why I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam Consultancy
In 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...
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You’re on mute Leo @leonoraot.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
#Notetoself #readlater
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
New blog. How my faith in “Personality Disorder” was shaken. Do share if you like it. www.beamconsultancy.co.uk/the-blog/202...
beamconsultancy.co.uk
Why I Stopped Believing in "Personality Disorder" — Beam Consultancy
In 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...
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
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Neil Scott Gordon @drneilscottgordon.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Great to see🥰👏
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
I 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
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
I 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
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Really 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. 👇
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Really 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. 👇
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John Adlam FRSA 🌈🌍 @johnadlam.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
The 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... ❤️
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