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Dr Abrar Hussain

Work and mental health

In my practice, work and its role in mental health is a common point of discussion. The impact of our work environment on our well-being...

Dr Abrar Hussain

Neurodiversity

The understanding of neurodiversity has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Neurodivergence includes a range of neurological...

Dr Abrar Hussain

Reflections on the last 10 years

I have now been a consultant psychiatrist for over a decade and it has been an absolute privilege to make a difference to many patients...

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Do Medications work?

Medications can form an important part of the care plan in mental health. A holistic treatment approach involves medication (biological),...

Dr Abrar Hussain

Neurosis and Psychosis

I attended an interesting conference organised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in early 2022. The focus of the discussion was on...

Dr Abrar Hussain

Seeing a psychiatrist

For some, it can feel daunting to see a psychiatrist. Meeting someone new and explaining what is going on can be difficult. This article...

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Structure of the brain

The brain is a complex and fascinating organ, it carries out complicated tasks and deals with lots of information from the surroundings....

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Suicidal thoughts

Psychiatrists often see people who experience suicidal thoughts. These thoughts can be distressing and scary.

Dr Abrar Hussain

Depression and its management

What is Depression? How does it differ from sadness? Feeling sad is a normal human experience and in most cases, an appropriate emotional...

Dr Abrar Hussain

Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)

What are Medically Unexplained Symptoms? Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) are physical symptoms where medical tests are unable to...

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Dealing with psychological trauma

What is psychological trauma? Experiencing a distressing event that threatens our sense of safety can evoke an emotional response in us....

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