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Workload is causing 40% of GPs to suffer mental health problems
A survey has shown that 40% of GPs in the UK are currently suffering a mental health condition as a result of being overworked According keep reading
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Beating the stigma; discussing mental health in the practice
Stress, anxiety, depression – all can be symptoms of a high-pressure work environment, all can result in poor mental health when experienced over a prolonged keep reading
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Practice team wellbeing: what can you do to improve wellness?
Employee wellness is all about ensuring staff are happy and healthy in and out of work. Mental health-related presenteeism costs employers up to three times keep reading
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New plans announced to tackle young peoples’ mental health
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced its new plans for tackling mental health issues in children and young people The government has keep reading
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GPs need better support in tackling depression
A ‘loneliness epidemic’ has been blamed for very high numbers of older people being prescribed antidepressants; the RCGP has defended GPs’ role in this According keep reading
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Promoting your team’s mental health in the workplace
Mental health in the workplace is something that we have broached time and time again because the impact of emotional wellbeing is far-reaching and can keep reading
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The importance of medication management
The RCGP says that GPs and patients must work together better to ensure proper medication management is achieved JAMA – the Journal for American Medical keep reading
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Diabetes study shows GPs need to treat the person, not the physical symptoms
It’s Diabetes Awareness Week, and a new study shows that diabetic people are experiencing high levels of mental health issues related to their condition It’s keep reading
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Carers need more support from medical professionals, says report
A study has shown that carers are suffering mentally and physically due to their demanding roles Carers Week, which falls on 11-17 June, has inspired keep reading
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New £10m fund will improve work life for GPs
A new £10m fund from NHS England will aim to improve the working lives of GPs NHS England has announced the creation of a £10m keep reading