Mental Health / Psychiatry
Psychiatry and mental health guidance, drug mechanism explainers and evidence updates across prescribing, safety and service-level clinical change.
Latest Guidelines
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (NICE CG31)
Diagnose OCD and BDD through systematic assessment of intrusive thoughts, images or impulses combined with repetitive behaviours or mental acts that cause significant distress or functional…
Self-Harm: Assessment, Management and Preventing Recurrence (NICE NG225)
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessment within 48 hours of all self-harm presentations (including low-lethality harm) to inform risk stratification and care planning, followed by follow-up within 1…
Eating Disorders: Recognition and Treatment (NICE NG69)
Use SCOFF questionnaire or validated screening tool in primary care to assess for weight loss, food restriction, compensatory behaviours and body image concerns when eating disorder…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NICE NG116)
Offer trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) or eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) as first-line psychological treatment, delivered by trained practitioners for 8–12 sessions in adults,…
ADHD: Diagnosis and Management (NICE NG87)
Refer suspected ADHD cases (presenting with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or functional impairment) to specialist services (paediatrician, psychiatrist, or specialist ADHD nurse) for diagnosis using comprehensive assessment…
Bipolar Disorder: Assessment and Management (NICE NG185)
Refer urgently to specialist psychiatry if bipolar disorder is suspected; diagnosis must be made by specialists using ICD-10 or DSM-5 criteria For acute mania give antipsychotics…
Trial Radar
Correcting Myopia Among Secondary School Children to Increase Academic High School Attendance Rates in Rural Communities
Free glasses with teacher support increases academic high school attendance among short-sighted rural Chinese secondary school students.
NAThe Effect of 5-hydroxytryptophan on ADHD Traits and Eye Movements
Trial testing whether a natural supplement (5-HTP) can improve concentration and attention problems by increasing serotonin levels.
NAFeasibility of a Compassionate Mindful Resilience Programme for Thai Secondary School Students
A feasibility study testing whether a culturally adapted mindfulness and compassion programme is acceptable and deliverable in Thai…
NA12-week Magnesium Supplementation on Peri-menopause Symptoms, Cognition, Sleep, and Psychological Well-being
Magnesium supplementation for 12 weeks may improve hot flushes, sleep, mood, and thinking in perimenopausal women.
Clinical News
Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day activities are expanding beyond traditional support services to include creative and social interventions such…
28 Aug 2026NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
NHS leaders have raised concerns about escalating costs and service disruption driven by unregulated private ADHD and autism…
26 Aug 2026Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
Family-inclusive treatment models reduce mental health hospital admissions, suggesting integration of close contacts into care pathways improves outcomes…
24 Aug 2026Using football to talk about mental health
Mental Health Through Football: Key Clinical Takeaways Football-based interventions can serve as an effective engagement tool for men's…
Relevant Mechanisms
Dopamine D2 Receptor
Dopamine D2 Receptor is a clinically relevant Drug Science explainer. Dopamine (DA) is a monoamine neurotransmitter with distinct functional roles…
MechanismSerotonin/Noradrenaline Reuptake
Serotonin/Noradrenaline Reuptake is a clinically relevant Drug Science explainer. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine, NA) are monoamine neurotransmitters with…
CPD, Podcasts & Webinars
Mental Health in Primary Care — NICE Depression Guidelines Update
Apply NICE NG222 depression guidance using a person-centred choice of psychological, behavioural and pharmacological interventions. Review SSRI initiation,…
cpd moduleMHRA Drug Safety: Valproate in Women of Childbearing Potential
Explain the fetal and developmental risks associated with valproate exposure in pregnancy. Apply MHRA Pregnancy Prevention Programme requirements,…
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