My Story Supporting My daughter with BPD caused by a childhood trauma

What Being Sectioned Really Means – A Parent’s Guide

What Being Sectioned Really Means – A Parent’s Guide

What Being Sectioned Really Means – A Parent’s GuideSami Ward
Published on: 10/10/2025

A parent’s guide to understanding sectioning under the UK Mental Health Act — 72-hour holds, 28-day sections, discharge reviews and real-life gaps in care.

Knowledge is Power Resources and LearningPsychiatric Units
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Behind the Doors: The First Days at the Assessment Centre

Behind the Doors: The First Days at the Assessment Centre

Behind the Doors: The First Days at the Assessment CentreSami Ward
Published on: 06/10/2025

My daughter was admitted to a UK psychiatric assessment centre. Here’s what really happens: locked doors, waiting rooms, fighting for basics, and small wins

Being a Mum of Daughter with BPD Psychiatric Units
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