Dr Abrar HussainOct 112 min readRecoveryI 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...
Dr Abrar HussainJun 211 min readTrauma in a poemA 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...
Dr Abrar HussainJan 112 min readMen's mental healthI 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...
Dr Abrar HussainJul 7, 20232 min readWork and mental healthIn 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 HussainJun 2, 20232 min readNeurodiversityThe understanding of neurodiversity has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Neurodivergence includes a range of neurological...
Dr Abrar HussainJan 27, 20232 min readReflections on the last 10 yearsI have now been a consultant psychiatrist for over a decade and it has been an absolute privilege to make a difference to many patients...
Dr Abrar HussainAug 18, 20222 min readDo Medications work?Medications can form an important part of the care plan in mental health. A holistic treatment approach involves medication (biological),...
Dr Abrar HussainMar 12, 20222 min readNeurosis 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 HussainNov 1, 20212 min readSeeing a psychiatristFor some, it can feel daunting to see a psychiatrist. Meeting someone new and explaining what is going on can be difficult. This article...
Dr Abrar HussainJun 25, 20212 min readStructure of the brainThe brain is a complex and fascinating organ, it carries out complicated tasks and deals with lots of information from the surroundings....
Dr Abrar HussainMay 2, 20212 min readSuicidal thoughtsPsychiatrists often see people who experience suicidal thoughts. These thoughts can be distressing and scary.
Dr Abrar HussainMar 20, 20214 min readDepression and its managementWhat is Depression? How does it differ from sadness? Feeling sad is a normal human experience and in most cases, an appropriate emotional...
Dr Abrar HussainFeb 6, 20213 min readMedically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)What are Medically Unexplained Symptoms? Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) are physical symptoms where medical tests are unable to...
Dr Abrar HussainJan 9, 20214 min readDealing with psychological traumaWhat is psychological trauma? Experiencing a distressing event that threatens our sense of safety can evoke an emotional response in us....