Gepirone Hydrochloride, a not so novel antidepressant! Last month, September 2023, the FDA approved gepirone hydrochloride for major depression. It should be available to patients in the USA next year. You may not have heard of gepirone before and it is not licenced for use in the UK. However, it has been to the FDA …
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The benefit of being in a team Last week I met with a new team I hope to be part of. It was a lot of fun joining them for a social gathering but there is a lot more to being part of a team than a fun evening out. Being part of a team …
Embracing neurodiversity Friday last week I went to The Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Special Interest Group Autumn Conference. It was really informative with many speakers talking about health and social aspects of neurodiversity. As a medical conference it focussed on possible causes and some medical treatments. However, why do we consider some of these disorders requiring medical …
Mental Health This Tuesday, 10th October 2023, is World Mental Health Day. This is a day that is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues. It promotes mental well-being. It emphasises the importance of mental health support and resources. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2023 is “Mental health is a universal human right.” …
Get out and about! Have you experienced “cabin fever” when it is raining outside and you stay inside or you have too much work to do so you are indoors working? Spending time outdoors a great benefit to us all. Vitamin D is created within us when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D …
