Gordon Johnston

Gordon Johnston is an independent mental health consultant and writer with extensive experience in the voluntary sector and the service user movement. Currently, they serve as a Board Member and Whistleblowing Champion for NHS Forth Valley, a Board Member of the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland, and Chair of Bipolar Scotland, among other roles. Gordon has been an independent consultant in the mental health field since 2007 and has authored two psychological thrillers, with the first, *Calling Cards*, published in 2014. Additionally, they hold the position of Editor Scotland for a UK music website, reviewing a wide range of music genres. Gordon obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics from the University of Strathclyde.