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Gambling: More than 'just a harmless flutter.’

Gambling: More than 'just a harmless flutter.’ image
Dr Rob Walker
5th March 2025

‘Do you gamble?’ This is not a question that has been a routine part of my mental health consultations. Until recently, the sheer size and impact of problem gambling had completely gone under my radar....

Wobbly in more ways than one - antidepressants and postural hypotension

Wobbly in more ways than one - antidepressants and postural hypotension image
Dr Laura Darby
29th January 2025

Beryl is an 82 year old lady presenting with a ‘muzzy head’.  ‘What do you mean by muzzy head’, you ask ‘Oh you know - just muzzy!’ she replies, giving you a slightly exasperated look. Hmmm… clear as mud,...

Poverty and Mental Health – Let’s Talk About It

Poverty and Mental Health – Let’s Talk About It image
Dr Laura Darby
14th January 2025

Janette, aged 46, attends for a medication review. Her records show a diagnosis of chronic low back pain and mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. She’s been taking analgesics and sertraline for over...

Too Much Talking: why less in consultations may be more

Too Much Talking: why less in consultations may be more image
Dr Neal Tucker
26th June 2024

I talk to much in consultations. Frequently I hear myself explaining to the patient: “well, that was a lot of me talking… any questions?” Inevitably there is, more often than not: “Can you just remind...

Trigger warning – Patterns before Suicide

Trigger warning – Patterns before Suicide image
Dr Zoe Norris
5th June 2024

I have only cared for one patient in my career so far who died by suicide. We had an excellent relationship, with regular consultations and an honest rapport. Their family often attended too, and we were...

Severe mental illness– time to see red (and act on it.)

Severe mental illness– time to see red (and act on it.) image
Dr Rachel Brettell
26th March 2024

After a long day in General Practice, it sometimes feels like I’ve spent the whole day putting out fires. But as we manage the constant barrage of urgent queries and same day appointment requests, the...

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