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Is no news good news for blood tests, biopsies and scans? No, no and no. Note. That is a ‘no, no, non’ and a no, no, niet’ [“I think we have got it now”. MyHSN Ed] This i...
How to disagree with a doctor – and get a second opinion Doctors are not perfect. They get things wrong. You may be right. Also you will not get on with all doctors. We are different as you are....
What is NHS talking therapy (IAPT)? Talking therapists (previously called IAPTs; Improved Access to Psychological Therapy) are part of an NHS service that provides counselling (talking therapy). They ...
What exactly are vitamins and why do we need them? In this article we will describe what exactly are vitamins – and why do we need them. Definition – vitamins are organic compounds which a...
What can I not I take with me to a mental health ward? This will vary depending on where you are staying in hospital and risk assessments on that ward. There are a number of items that may not be perm...
In bed think about three good things that happened today Three Good Things (TGT) is a Positive Psychology intervention that involves you reflecting on the good things that happened to you during the d...
How to take responsibility for your own health (5 steps) It’s really important to take responsibility for your own healthcare, especially if you’ve recently been diagnosed with a chronic d...
