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Frequently asked questions about insomnia
Insomnia is a condition where a person has difficulties with falling asleep and staying asleep, which results in them getting less sleep than they require, despite having enough time to sleep and a bedroom environment which provides adequate opportunity to sleep. Leading consultant sleep specialist and psychiatrist Dr Dipesh Mistry answers frequently asked questions about the condition.
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Here, Dr Okon Frankson Umoh, a highly experienced psychiatrist, explains what the natural response to traumatic events in one's life is, and how exactly trauma can manifest itself into our lives.
By Dr Richard Bowskill
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Mood swings: how can they be managed?
Mood swings are not always a cause for concern. Mood swings can be normal if you are under a lot of stress or you are not sleeping. Mood swings can be normal so what doctors look for is the degree of reaction; the degree of emotional distress or impact of the mood swings.
By Dr Samr Dawood
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An in-depth guide to traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are very serious injuries that can cause numerous symptoms and complications. In his latest article, renowned consultant psychiatrist Dr Samr Dawood explains the symptoms.
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How can I challenge and reframe my self-limiting beliefs?
Dr Sunil Raheja is an established and highly revered London-based consultant psychiatrist. In this article, Dr Raheja provides us with extremely insightful advice in relation to how to identify, challenge, and eventually reframe our self-limiting thoughts and beliefs.
By Dr Richard Bowskill
21.02.23
Psychiatry
Mood swings: definition, traits and causes
There is no medical definition for mood swings, however, there are several things that doctors look out for. Doctors will ask asking questions to try and elicit the nature of the mood swings. They ask for things such as the circumstances of the mood swings; whether they are triggered or whether they occur spontaneously.
By Dr Pavan Joshi
21.02.23
Psychiatry
How can unresolved trauma affect wellbeing?
Revered consultant psychiatrist Dr Pavan Joshi explains how living with unresolved trauma can impact our ability to socialise and develop and sheds light on how a trauma-informed approach to mental health care can benefit wellbeing in this informative article.
By Dr Maria Martinez Herves
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Psychiatry
Psychosis: What is it and when should it be treated?
Revered consultant psychiatrist Dr Maria Martinez Herves gives an expert guide to psychosis, including the importance of effective treatment, in this informative article for patients.
By Dr Sunil Raheja
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Psychiatry
How can we best prepare for retirement?
As we retire, we may have lots of questions and worries about our futures. In his latest article, London-based consultant psychiatrist Dr Sunil Raheja answers some of the most burning questions you may have regarding this period of your life.
By Dr Samr Dawood
16.01.23
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What is sports psychiatry and what benefits does it offer?
The intense pressure of elite athletics, and the accompanying highs and lows, can frequently provoke mental health problems among athletes. Sports psychiatry is the best way of addressing these specific problems. In his latest article, highly-renowned psychiatrist Dr Samr Dawood explains the benefits of sports psychiatry, as well as how elite athletes may be at a higher risk of developing mental health problems.
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