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I always tell my patients that recovery is not a straight line. It is usually a journey filled with ups and downs, and each individual's...

A poem I wrote when my right brain was active! Trauma comes in different forms It may make you run or freeze Sometimes you may stand and...

I want to dedicate this piece to the mental health of men, and I will start by asking a rhetorical question “Where are the men?”. It is a...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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