Taking the ‘Psycho’ out of Psychosis – Towards a Better Understanding of Co-occurring Hallucinations and Delusions

<999 words, 5-minute read> Unlike how psychotic disorders are depicted in the media, there is not just hearing voices and paranoia. The stories patients tell are often fundamentally different. To treat this complex disorder, we need to listen to their Continue reading Taking the ‘Psycho’ out of Psychosis – Towards a Better Understanding of Co-occurring Hallucinations and Delusions

Beyond Diagnosis: The Journey of Self-Monitoring in Parkinson’s

Are you tired of waiting months for a fleeting window with your doctor, only to find you’re left with a laundry list of unanswered concerns? If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. This frustration is all too common for those Continue reading Beyond Diagnosis: The Journey of Self-Monitoring in Parkinson’s

Physical Activity – A New Form of Treatment for Mental Health Conditions?

Exercise group with instructor.

“[Physical activity] is a real support to me whilst I am contending with depression and trying to emerge from it.” Have you ever gone on a walk and felt like all your problems have disappeared? There is some science to Continue reading Physical Activity – A New Form of Treatment for Mental Health Conditions?

Opioids are one of the most controversial drugs on the market – but what do patients think?

Opioids are currently plagued by bad press – either related to the opioid epidemic at large, or the Sackler family themselves, better known as an “evil bunch”, according to one patient. Also, the NHS is currently in crisis, so it’s Continue reading Opioids are one of the most controversial drugs on the market – but what do patients think?

A Neglected Occupation – Healthcare Research Staff: What happened to their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Imagine going into a hospital to ask for help, but there are no doctors or nursing staff there. You may think that would be outrageous, but the fact is NHS healthcare workers (HCWs) consistently left their jobs during the COVID-19 Continue reading A Neglected Occupation – Healthcare Research Staff: What happened to their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic?