Consultant psychiatrist with a special interest in crisis care, medical lead of the UK's first psychiatric coronavirus ward, pharmacist, writer and make up artist.
My mission statement: leading the way to redefining, remastering and re-imagining global perspectives of mental health for all
Certified by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, United Kingdom in General Adult Psychiatry
Section 12 approved doctor for England and Wales- recognised under section 12(2) of the MHA as having specific expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery- MB ChB achieved from University of Warwick Medical School
Master of Pharmacy- MPharm (Hons.) acheived from Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University
Psychiatry
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There are measures we can take to help ourselves such as monitoring our stress levels, following a balanced diet with careful consumption of caffeine at appropriate times, exercising regularly, and getting as much natural daylight...
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To make a diagnosis, there must be a clear seasonal pattern to depressive episodes that are experienced. The symptom of which can include lacking energy, reduced appetite or overeating, a persistent low mood, reduced pleasure...
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In the US, the prevalence is estimated at 5% and females are five times more likely to develop the disorder.
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Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. It is sometimes called a winter depression because symptoms can be evident and be much worse during the autumn winter periods. Although...
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It can be difficult to make a diagnosis of seasonal affective disorder because the signs and symptoms are similar to other types of depression.
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A precise cause of seasonal affective disorder isn’t known. Although we do know that it’s commonly associated with a lack of exposure to sunlight in shorter days. Sunlight, as we know, plays is a key...
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Depressive symptoms are more likely to lead to a chronic course compared to the manic symptoms, and there’s no definitive cure. However, a combination of medication, either antidepressant, antipsychotic, or a mood stabilizer, practical support...
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The cause of schizoaffective disorder can vary depending on the type and severity. Defining features are a major mood episode, a depressed or manic mood, and at least a fortnight of psychotic symptoms in the...
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Factors that increase the risk of developing schizoaffective disorder include a stressful or traumatic life event, having close blood relatives having mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, or schizoaffective disorder itself.
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Diagnosis requires a detailed assessment, as it might mimic other conditions such as bipolar affective disorder and schizophrenia.
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