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The Spiritual Benefits of Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage has been an essential part of human culture, transcending geographical, religious, and cultural boundaries. The pilgrimage is a profound spiritual practice that offers numerous

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Suicide in female doctors

Suicide in female doctors is a significant and concerning issue that has gained increasing attention. Studies and reports indicate that female doctors have a higher rate

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NHS Patient Data

The NHS is prohibited from selling patient data for commercial gain. The focus is on using patient data securely to improve healthcare. However, when it

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World Health Day

Today is World Health Day. It is observed annually on April 7th a global health awareness day celebrated under the auspices of the World Health

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World Bipolar Day

Yesterday was World Bipolar Day, this day was chosen as it was Vincent van Gogh’s birthday and he was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder.

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Synthetic Opiate Painkillers

Synthetic Opiate Painkillers The United Nations has warned of a world-wide problem with accidental overdoses of synthetic opiates, and the UK is the second nation

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Peace or chaos?

Peace or chaos? I recall someone telling me how embarrassed she was taking foreign dignitaries round the Houses of Parliament, particularly the House of Commons.

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Mental Health at University

Mental Health at University Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and as awareness grows, the need for effective mental health care provision

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A Ray of Hope for Depression?

A Ray of Hope for Depression? There is research on the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics in the treatment of depression. Traditionally associated recreational use,

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NHS future funding

NHS future funding Private firms are looking for opportunities to invest in the NHS. If this occurs, how do we ensure that the quality and

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Embracing neurodiversity

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

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Mental Health

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

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Get out and about!

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

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Optimism

Optimism Last Sunday was World Suicide Prevention Day 2023. It is every 10th September and was started by International Association for Suicide Prevention and WHO

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Men and suicide

Men and suicide Historically men have higher completed suicide rates and suicide is correlated with mental illness (particularly depression) so why are there fewer men

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