Depression
Depression is a mental disorder characterised by some very specific core symptoms. Unfortunately, nowadays, there are still people that think Depression is not a real illness but a sign of…
The over-35s: early intervention in psychosis services entering uncharted territory
Cambridge University Press – BJPsych Bull. 2018 Aug Original paper Clay F1, Allan S1, Lai S1, Laverty S1, Jagger G1, Treise C1, Perez J1. Author information Aims and methodFollowing…
Psychiatry throughout history
Throughout history, there have been several changes in how people suffering from mental illness have been seen and treated. In ancient cultures, such as Persian, Egyptian, Indian, Greek and Roman,…
What is a Psychiatrist and what to expect from a psychiatric assessment
What is a Psychiatrist? A Psychiatrist is a physician who took a degree in Medicine and Surgery, which usually lasts 6 years, and then did training in Psychiatry, which usually…