Modern understanding of disability takes account of the barriers people face. Let’s do the same for mental health policyWhen Anna* became physically unwell as a student, her GP referred her to a psychiatrist and she agreed to voluntary treatment. After interviewing her for less than an hour, the psychiatrist diagnosed...

Working in a GP surgery I see panic attacks, obsessive compulsive behaviour and patients who reject their diagnosesI work as a mental health nurse in a GP practice. Today I assess four new patients and do two follow-ups for patients I have seen before. Continue reading...