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GPs at forefront of delivering mental health care during pandemic, says RCGP
The Royal College of GPs has responded to new ONS figures on depression in adults Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPs, keep reading
Mental health
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Recovering whilst signed off work for mental health
Being signed off work for your mental health is the first step in your recovery. Amber Bryce shares some tips to help you feel better keep reading
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Symptoms of depression you might not be aware of
Sometimes depression can creep up on us in unexpected and subtle ways. Did you know about these unusual symptoms? CREDIT: This is an edited version keep reading
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Suicide rate ‘did not rise during first lockdown’
As reported by BBC news, the number of suicides in England did not rise following the first national lockdown in 2020, research has found Charities keep reading
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Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound ‘promising’ for depression
As reported by BBC news, psychedelic drug psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, is as good at reducing symptoms of depression as conventional treatment, a small, keep reading
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Nottingham GPs could prescribe ‘paddleboard sessions’
As reported by BBC news, people could be prescribed an afternoon of paddleboarding or some canal-side gardening to improve their health Nearly £50,000 has been keep reading
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How lockdown can affect our mental health
Is your mood all over the place throughout lockdown? Many of us in the UK are riding this emotional ‘coronacoaster’ as the pandemic continues CREDIT: keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Lockdown binge-eating, box sets and boredom ‘a health time bomb’
As reported by BBC news, people could face a health “time bomb” after a lockdown spent drinking, over-eating and watching Netflix, a council has warned keep reading
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How to help someone struggling with body image issues
When a loved one is struggling with the way they look, it can be difficult to know what to say. So, with this in mind, keep reading
Management
How you can support your practice staff’s mental health
Although GPs are there to support the mental health of others, it‘s important that theirs is supported too We all need to look after our keep reading