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BBC Health 22 Mar 2026

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit – here’s what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

BBC Health 12 Mar 2026

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

BBC Health 03 Feb 2026

Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings

Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.

⚠️ Safety Alert

MHRA 08 Jan 2026

Improving Information Supplied with Gabapentinoids (Pregabalin/Gabapentin), Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs

The MHRA has reviewed the warnings regarding addiction, dependence, withdrawal, and tolerance for gabapentin, pregabalin, benzodiazepines, and z-drugs. The findings…

⚠️ Safety Alert

MHRA 07 May 2025

Kaftrio▼ (Ivacaftor, tezacaftor, elexacaftor): risk of psychological side effects

Psychological side effects such as anxiety, low mood, sleep disturbance, poor concentration, and forgetfulness have been infrequently reported in people…

⚠️ Safety Alert

MHRA 29 Apr 2024

Finasteride: reminder of the risk psychiatric side effects and of sexual side effects (which may persist after discontinuation of treatment)

A patient alert card is being introduced for men taking finasteride to help raise awareness of the risk of psychiatric…

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit – here’s what I want mums to know

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns

Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings

Improving Information Supplied with Gabapentinoids (Pregabalin/Gabapentin), Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs

Kaftrio▼ (Ivacaftor, tezacaftor, elexacaftor): risk of psychological side effects

Finasteride: reminder of the risk psychiatric side effects and of sexual side effects (which may persist after discontinuation of treatment)

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