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Psychiatrist in London
When looking for a Psychiatrist in London it is important to consider the range of services that are available. Psychological conditions, their symptoms and treatment are vast often need specialist...
Dr Serena Lai, Consultant Psychiatrist
Anxiety, bipolar disorder and depression are all conditions that can require support. Dr Serena Lai, Consultant Psychiatrist, works at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. She also...
Treatment for Anxiety
Dr Serena Lai is an experienced anxiety psychiatrist in London. She can offer psychological therapy as a treatment for anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of emotional disorder and...
Bipolar Disorder – A Patient Guide
What is Bipolar Disorder? What are the symptoms? What are the treatments? Understanding more about the condition will enable you to make informed decisions to get help. What is Bipolar Disorder?...
Consultant Psychiatrist in London
Dr Serena Lai is an experienced NHS and Private Consultant Psychiatrist in London. As a result of many years’ experience in the UK and Italy, she works with patients at South London and Maudsley NHS...
Psychiatrist in SE London
Psychiatric conditions, their symptoms and treatment are wide-ranging and often need specialist treatment. Dr Serena Lai is a Psychiatrist in SE London who can provide treatment for many conditions....
Help with Bipolar Disorder
If you suffer from symptoms of depression or mania it can be very worrying. It may be diagnosed as bipolar disorder. Dr Serena Lai is a Consultant Psychiatrist in London who can help with Bipolar...
Getting Help with Depression
Depression can be a debilitating condition for sufferers. Getting help with depression is a big step forward. With the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full...
London Psychiatrist for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a common mental health condition. You may need help from a London Psychiatrist for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A person who suffers from OCD experiences...
London Psychiatrist for Depression
Depression is not just feeling fed up or down for a few days. A London Psychiatrist for Depression such as Dr Lai, would diagnose depression as a persistent sadness for weeks or months. Depression...
Consultant Psychiatrist in London
Dr Serena Lai is as a Consultant Psychiatrist in London. She works at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and privately in her own practice in central London. Dr Lai has extensive...
Psychiatrist in London for help with Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are a type of fear response. Seeing a Psychiatrist in London for help with panic attacks can be the start of overcoming the problem. Dr Serena Lai is an experienced psychiatrist who...
Anxiety Psychiatrist in London
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear. Many people benefit from talking to an anxiety psychiatrist in London to discuss their feelings. Dr Serena Lai is a Consultant Psychiatrist who...
Private Psychiatrist in London
Dr Serena Lai is an experienced NHS consultant who also operates as a Private Psychiatrist in London. As a result of many years’ experience in the UK and Italy, she welcomes patients to her private...
Early Intervention Services for First Episode of Psychosis in South London and the Maudsley (SLaM): 20 Years of Care and Research for Young People
Paolo Fusar-Poli, Serena Lai, Marta Di Forti, Eduardo Iacoponi, Graham Thornicroft, Philip McGuire and Sameer Jauhar. Introduction: Early Intervention for a first episode of Psychosis (EI) is...
Suicide
Introduction. Talking about suicide is not easy. There are still taboos and lack of information around this topic. Numerous people have had negative thoughts at some point in their lives. There is...
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 weakness...
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 the...
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 lasts for another 5-6...
Brief Introduction to Mental Health
It is very common for people to have mental health concerns from time to time. A mental health concern becomes mental illness when the intensity of the symptoms causes significant distress and/or it...
Take the first step
Your mental health is a priority, and Dr Serena Lai is here to help.
Contact her practice to arrange a consultation.