All Mental health articles – Page 3
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GMS contract
People with severe mental illness are at higher risk of diabetes
Dr Paul Downie discusses the changes to the QOF 2012/13 indicators relating to diabetes and the rationale behind the potential inclusion of erectile dysfunction in 2013/14
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Personal view
Primary care is well placed to identify people with ADHD
Dr Shahid Ahmad discusses the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents
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Implementing guidelines
Recognition of adults with autism is the first step in accessing care
Dr Carole Buckley explains the role of primary care in enabling individuals with suspected autism spectrum conditions to receive appropriate assessment and support
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Implementing guidelines
Pregnant women should be assessed for mood disorders
Dr Moira Kennedy reviews the principles of prescribing medication for mental illness during the perinatal period, as recommended in the SIGN guideline
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Implementing guidelines
Patients who self-harm should be encouraged to ask for help
Dr Clare Taylor (left), Professor Navneet Kapur, and Professor Tim Kendall discuss the importance of communication in the NICE guideline on long-term management of self-harm
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NICE quality standard article
GPs need to be alert to risk of depression in all consultations
Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham explains how the quality standard for depression reinforces the critical role of primary care in the management of adults with this condition
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Implementing guidelines
A clear pathway will aid diagnosis of autism in children
Professor Gillian Baird discusses NICE recommendations on improving recognition of autism spectrum disorders and set up of a local multidisciplinary autism specialist team
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GMS contract
Patients with mental health illnesses are at higher risk of CVD
The updated QOF indicators will help to improve the physical health of people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other psychoses, says Dr Caroline Dollery
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Implementing guidelines
Primary care has an important role in the recognition of ADHD
Professor Eric Taylor reviews psychological and pharmacological interventions for the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Implementing guidelines
People with psychosis should be asked about substance use
NICE recommends that all individuals with psychosis or suspected psychosis and possible substance misuse are referred to secondary care, says Professor Peter Tyrer
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Implementing guidelines
NICE brings together guidance on identifying mental health disorders
Professor Tony Kendrick outlines how access and use of services for common mental health disorders could be improved through commissioning and support for patients
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Implementing guidelines
GPs have a role throughout the GAD stepped-care model
Professor John Cape and Dr Marta Buszewicz (left) outline the updated NICE recommendations on the identification, assessment, and treatment of generalised anxiety disorder
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NICE quality standard article
Early diagnosis will help GPs to attain the quality standard for dementia
Dr David Anderson (left) and Dr Nadarajah Jehaanandan outline the NICE quality statements for dementia and the measures that are needed to achieve them
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Implementing guidelines
The recognition and diagnosis of delirium needs improving
Professor John Young explains how implementation of the NICE guideline on delirium could help prevent one-third of episodes, resulting in significant cost savings for the NHS
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Implementing guidelines
Recognising symptom patterns will aid early diagnosis of dementia
Professor Steve Iliffe discusses how both general practitioners and commissioners can ensure the national dementia strategy is implemented in primary care
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Implementing guidelines
SIGN guideline on ADHD/HKD updates treatment options
Dr Fiona Forbes discusses the role of the GP in the identification of suspected attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and hyperkinetic disorder in children
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Implementing guidelines
Depression and chronic physical health problems: advice updated by NICE
Professor Christopher Dowrick highlights the main recommendations from NICE Clinical Guideline 91 and discusses the stepped-care model on interventions
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Implementing guidelines
NICE has modified its stepped-care model for treating depression
Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham discusses NICE Clinical Guideline 90 on depression in adults and emphasises the importance of the GP’s role in its implementation
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Implementing guidelines
Borderline personality disorder requires a team-based approach
Professor Peter Tyrer explains why borderline personality disorder can be challenging to manage, and highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary team in providing care
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Implementing guidelines
GPs have an important role in the recognition and prevention of ASPD
Professor Conor Duggan summarises the duties of primary care in relation to the NICE guideline on the prevention and management of antisocial personality disorder