“The Inflamed Mind”
A few weeks ago, on my way to work, I was listening to Radio Scotland. One of the lead news reports was based on an interview with Professor Ed Bullmore … Continue reading “The Inflamed Mind”
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Psychiatry, dependent on its authority, is finding withdrawal seriously difficult
In the week that has followed the publication and media reports of this Lancet paper, I have noticed how Psychiatry (my profession) has seemed to be struggling with any threat … Continue reading Psychiatry, dependent on its authority, is finding withdrawal seriously difficult
Antidepressant prescribing: still much to learn
The above meta-analysis was published in the Lancet today and I woke up to read headlines like this: The lead author, Andrea Cipriani, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, was … Continue reading Antidepressant prescribing: still much to learn
British Association for Psychopharmacology Guidelines (BAP)
The above Evidence-based guidelines for treating depressive disorders with antidepressants have recently been published. The British Association for Psychopharmacology are an organisation highly regarded by my profession of psychiatry. 12% of their … Continue reading British Association for Psychopharmacology Guidelines (BAP)