by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 15, 2024 | PTSD Treatment
On the 26th December 2004, I was caught in the Asian Tsunami on Koh Phi Phi island, off the west coast of Thailand. The following account is taken from my “trauma narrative” which was a key part of my Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Dr Jennifer Wild...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 15, 2024 | Health Inequalities, Institutional Racism
To:Jackie LeeWest London NHS Trust Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Sara Veeramah’s Conduct and Lack of Investigations by QI West London Dear Jackie Lee, I am writing to submit a detailed formal complaint regarding the online conduct of Sara Veeramah, Associate...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 15, 2024 | PTSD Treatment
What Kept My Problems Going? Introduction This post was written years ago, before my cancer diagnosis, reflecting on the aftermath of surviving the tsunami and my journey through PTSD. It explores the various factors that kept my problems ongoing and the impact on my...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 14, 2024 | Health Inequalities
Health is a universal treasure, yet not everyone has equal access to this precious resource. Health equity and health inequalities are critical concepts that shed light on the disparities in healthcare access and outcomes among different populations. In this blog...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 14, 2024 | Institutional Racism, PTSD Treatment
Dear Paul Gibbs, Can you please explain why you decided to take almost 7 weeks to reply to my email that I sent to you on the 25th of October 2023? Please can you also give me examples of other instances in which you have waited over 6 weeks to reply to a patient that...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 14, 2024 | Institutional Racism, PTSD Treatment
Sent: 31 Aug 2023, 13:16 To: Derek Tracy, SAR, PALS, Dear Mr. Tracy, I received the following email yesterday. I’m not sure if your team intended to send this email to me for transparency or if it was unintentional. However, I find it a...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 14, 2024 | Institutional Racism, PTSD Treatment
Sent: 25 August 2023 09:36To: SAR <SAR@westlondon.nhs.uk>Subject: Re: Request for Investigation into Medical Negligence and Systemic Issues Dear Sir or Madam, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Sam, and I am writing to bring to your attention a matter...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 11, 2024 | Institutional Racism, PTSD Treatment
Dear Mind Charity, Following up on the extended phone conversation I had with your legal team a few weeks ago, I feel it’s necessary to formally express my deep concerns regarding Inspector Michael Brown’s online presence as Mental Health Cop and to seek clarification...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 11, 2024 | PTSD Treatment
Mental health misinformation and the anti-psychiatry movement have become increasingly prevalent on social media and non-peer-reviewed platforms. Dr. Jonathan Stea, a clinical psychologist and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Calgary,...
by Sam Nilaweera | Oct 10, 2024 | PTSD Treatment
Despite escaping with my life while thousands of others died on the island, it wasn’t the first wave, or the second wave of the Asian Tsunami, that came closest to killing me. I should make clear from the very start that I am not a soldier. Nor, have I ever been a...
