Melanie McGrath

@ruskin147 @thetimes My anxious Romanian rescue, Milo, was prescribed antidepressants by a veterinary behaviourist after the sudden death of my partner sent his anxiety through the roof. It’s made a transformative difference.

“My dog’s anxiety was crippling — until we tried puppy prozac”. My article in ⁦@thetimes⁩ on our decision to put #sophiefromromania on antidepressants thetimes.com/article/6635c7…

@hackneycouncil @clissoldpeople Clissold Park (hence the @ to the user group) by the lake nearest the Queen Elizabeth walk entrance. I stood guard with another person for over 5 minutes during which it was completely unattended - and potentially accessible to kids - before a park warden returned. V shocking.

@mcgrathmj @clissoldpeople Please can you advise which park this has been left in (and the location in that park)

⁦@clissoldpeople⁩ ⁦@hackneycouncil⁩ this chainsaw has been left completely unattended in the park

This has been at the bottom of my road for the past month. No more swimming in s**t

@Hiker_Huw @BahaNick16 It’s all real

Only mentions Greenland a handful of times, and always with reverence @Hiker_Huw amazing read nonetheless @mcgrathmj

This looks fabulous for all aspiring writers, or those just wanting to process their experiences onto the page.

Itching to turn your life experience into compelling fiction? Look no further. Spend a fun, inspiring and informative summer week in gorgeous Shropshire with writers/tutors/therapists me and Katie, fab guest Mendez and a dozen like-minded souls. arvon.org/writing-course…

@PaulBurston Loved it too

Finally watched this beauty. No spoilers, but it hit really hard and will stay with me for a long time. #AllOfUsStrangers

@alzheimerssoc No problem with the unvarnished truth. So here it is:people with Alzheimer’s live courageously, resiliently and with love and humour in sometimes unbearably difficult circumstances. To say they die over and over erases their creativity and devalues their lives.

Our new TV advert isn’t an easy watch, but we know it shows a reality that resonates with a lot of people. If you have questions about why we’ve made it and how we worked with people directly affected by dementia, please take a look here: alzheimers.org.uk/news/2024-03-2…

@alzheimerssoc I’m a psychotherapist supporting those supporting loved ones with dementia. I supported mum for the 12 years between her diagnosis and death. I find this ad is dehumanising, alarmist and prurient. Mum lived with dementia with courage, humour, resilience and indestructible love.

We'll be there for you. Again, and again, and again 💙

@william1shaw @HQstories TY William x

@mcgrathmj @HQstories Congratulations Mel

A sinister psychotherapist obsesses about her clients, written by a ……psychotherapist. Fill your boots people! Happy paperback pub to #TellMeYourSecrets and big thanks to ⁦@HQstories⁩ for helping bring this beauty to life.

@sarah_hilary And to you, dear Sarah x

Happy Publication Day!

Gross. Please get on it ⁦@hackneycouncil⁩ ⁦@AbneyParkN16⁩

@KarimKerbouche What a lovely message. Thank you!

@mcgrathmj I randomly picked up your book Silvertown from the library while taking my kids because I’ve lived in Silvertown for the last 5 years and it caught my eye, I’m not a massive book reader but it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read I’m gona buy it now to keep.

Latest FT Crime Column w. Stephen King, David Fennell, Mel McGrath, Gary Disher, Christopher Fowler, Gunnar Staalesen, Peter James, Caro Ramsay (& Penguin crime classics: Ross Macdonald, Georges Simenon & Josephine Tey

@annecater That sounds really horrible. I hope you are OK now.

This morning I am swamped with an overwhelming feeling of anxiety. My heart seems to be beating loud and fast. I have no idea what is happening. This has not happened before

@AleFutCin Agreed.

@JDWhitelaw13 @HQstories Thank you Jonathan. I’m not sure about the talented part (v kind of you to say) but I’m proud of this one’s icky creepiness.

And then there's this one from the enormously talented @mcgrathmj "The chilling story of an obsessed therapist…" Sold!

Middle of the week and I've had a bumper book post! Incredibly excited to be diving into @harriet_tyce's new one early. For me, she's one of the absolute best crime writers around and if you've not read her brilliant work already, you're seriously missing out!