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Physical illness and mental health Royal College of Psychiatrists

WebPhysical illness and mental health. Many of us at some point in our lives will have a serious or life-changing physical illness. Both the illness, and the treatment for it, can affect the …

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free mental health eLearning

WebMindEd is a free online educational resource covering mental health for children, young people, adults and older people. With three quarters of adult mental disorders in …

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Spirituality and mental health Royal College of Psychiatrists

WebSpirituality and mental health. Spirituality can be an important – sometimes a central - part of someone’s life. It can offer real benefits for mental health. People who use mental …

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The Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older …

WebThe Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults: Support, Care and Treatment full guidance documents (NCCMH, 2021) were commissioned by NHS …

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Mental health rehabilitation services

WebIt is a service to help people recover from the difficulties of longer-term mental health problems. It will help and support people who still find it difficult to cope with everyday life …

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Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

WebLooking for performance in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? See Devolved Nations.

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NICE guidelines developed by NCCMH Royal College of …

WebAccess the clinical guidelines on mental health topics developed by the NCCMH for NICE, available from the NICE website. Alcohol-use disorders (CG115, 2011) Depression in …

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How to become a psychiatrist

WebMedical school. The first step is to take a medical degree (MBBS, MBChB). To secure a place at medical school, you’ll need good grades in Scottish Highers or A Levels, …

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Mental capacity and the law Royal College of Psychiatrists

WebMental capacity and the law. This information is for anyone who wants to know more about capacity, and how the law protects you when you cannot make decisions yourself. It is …

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Mental health in pregnancy Royal College of Psychiatrists

WebIt covers: mental health problems in pregnancy. how to stay well during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby. how to decide whether or not to take medication in pregnancy. …

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Assessment and management of risk to others

WebIntroduction 3 The assessment and management of the risk of a person with a mental illness causing harm to another is an extremely important part

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Compassion in care: ten things you can do to make a difference

Web1 Faculty Report GAP/02 ‘I find the ward round goes much faster if you don’t talk to patients’ (Anon) This quotation from a (probably apocryphal) medical consultant nicely

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What are Perinatal Mental Health Services

WebIt covers: what a perinatal mental health service is. when - and why - you might be referred to such a service. who works in these services. what a perinatal mental health service …

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Mother and baby units (MBUs) Royal College of Psychiatrists

WebAn even smaller number (around 2 to 4 per 1000 women who have a baby) will need admission to hospital for their mental health problems. 4 These women will usually be …

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Being sectioned Royal College of Psychiatrists

WebBeing sectioned (in England and Wales) Being sectioned means being admitted to hospital whether or not you agree to it. The legal authority for your admission to hospital comes …

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Depot medication Royal College of Psychiatrists

WebTrade name Proper name Dose/amount How often; Modecate: Fluphenazine decanoate: up to 100 milligrams: 1 injection every 2 to 5 weeks according to response and severity of …

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Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) Frequently …

Web1) a summary of the effects on personal and social functioning of the problems rated at scales 1-9; 2) a lack of opportunities in the environment to use and develop intact skills; …

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Royal College of Psychiatrists

WebElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) This information is for anyone who is considering whether to have electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and their families or friends. You and your …

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90 years ago: the Mental Treatment Act 1930 by Dr Claire Hilton

WebBut it was just 90 years ago when the Mental Treatment Act (MTA) 1930 amended the Lunacy Act 1890, and lunatics officially became patients, and asylums, …

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