Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness

          What's new:

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - new leaflet
• Men & Depression - updated leaflet  
• Visit our Book Review pages.
• 'Get well soon' - order our cards
• The Young Mind: an essential guide for parents, teachers and young adults
  Podcasts:
• Internet addiction - Dr King-wa Fu discusses the topic with Dr Ovais Badat
  

We also have leaflets on the following topics:
 

• New: Summaries of the NHS White Paper: Equity and Excellence – Liberating the NHS (and related consultations) 
• New: MRCPsych Part I Holders  
• August eNewsletter
• Joint guidance on the Employment of Consultant Psychiatrists

• Apply now: Annual Medical Education and Training Conference 2010

• Psychiatrists' Support Service 
• GMC Revalidation

• Assessments Online for WPBA

• Friendly, professional and qualified – contact the Library staff with your queries

   

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  Press releases: 
• NHS services ‘failing to support people who self-harm’
• Childhood adversities are ‘powerful predictors’ of suicide
• Alcohol and drugs ‘stifle artistic creativity’
• Brain study suggests antidepressants ‘work within hours’
• Psychiatrists make recommendations for redesign of mental health services
  Media coverage:
• BBC News Online: Dr Peter Byrne comments on loneliness report

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• New on CPD online: Probity in professional practice: Part 1
• Fair Deal for mental health

• College Position Statement on sexual orientation  

• Mental health in primary care forum
• Community Treatment Orders in England and Wales - your views and experiences