London authorities SWIFTLY detained poker prodigy Tom Dwan due to escalating mental health concerns.
Tom Dwan's tweets have put the poker world on edge after apparent hospitalization in a mental health facility in London. The high-stakes poker pro has posted a series of bizarre tweets over the past few days.
Dwan began posting about government officials yesterday, tagging figures such as US President Donald Trump, Vice-President J.D. Vance, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Secretary of State for Home Department, Yvette Cooper.
It remains unclear what led to Dwan's predicament, but he hinted at a confrontation on a flight, presumed to be en route to London.
"I've never contemplated suicide or self-harm, and everyone around me knows this. If I'm in distress, I'll just let them hit me and take deep breaths, so there's no need for me to ever be restrained (on the plane, I flailed because I didn't log off, and they were trying to get me to)."
Dwan quickly moved on to tweeting that he was at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health and pleaded not to be administered medication or assaulted.
"People who care about me or love me, please help me through the next few hours/days... I can't do it alone. There's no need for any drugs or people to enter my room."
Dwan alleged that he had already been assaulted, tweeting, "They broke my rib, possibly punctured my lung, and my hand is 20-30% broken. For over a week, I've received minimal medical care."
Dwan's most recent tweet came in response to Nate Silver's offer of assistance: "Thank you. I am terrified. They're trying to kill me or most of my brain. All the doctors and nurses have said I don't require medication, but they still try to force it. Please, I beg you, anyone who can help, please do. Calls, amplify the message – etc."
Sectioned under the Mental Health Act?
While there's no evidence of any physical harm, it's possible Dwan has been detained – known as "sectioned" – under the 1983 Mental Health Act. According to UK law, individuals can be sectioned if their wellbeing or safety, or that of others, is at risk.
A medical review is conducted, usually by three healthcare professionals, and if an individual is sectioned, they can be hospitalized, restricted from leaving the ward, and treated for mental health issues, without their consent.
At the moment, Dwan is continuing to tweet as this piece is being written, and various poker players are trying to help, offering to talk to him and provide support. Here's hoping Dwan recovers swiftly from this current mental health crisis. We'll keep you updated with any developments from VIP Grinders.
For UK readers seeking assistance with mental health issues, here are some valuable resources:
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- Tom Dwan's tweets suggest a controversial incident during a flight that may have led to his current predicament in a mental health facility in London.
- Dwan has alleged physical harm, stating his rib might be fractured, his lung possibly punctured, and his hand partially broken.
- Under the UK's 1983 Mental Health Act, it's possible Dwan has been detained, known as "sectioned," due to concerns over his wellbeing or safety.
- Despite the unclear circumstances, Dwan continues to express his need for help and support on health-and-wellness platforms such as Twitter, while mental health resources in the UK stand ready to assist those in need.
