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A Different Life

New recruitment film for medical students. Written and directed by Dr Kamran Ahmed.

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Career timeline for psychiatry

This video describes the training pathway involved in becoming a consultant psychiatrist.

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This process of life-long learning complements formal undergraduate and postgraduate education and training.

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'Get well soon' cards

A College survey shows that 8 out 10 service users say that receiving a 'Get well' card would improve their recovery.

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The College has produced a comprehensive set of guides covering a whole range of mental health issues.

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A young person's experience of bipolar

Patricia is 24 and was diagnosed with bipolar when she was 16 years old. In this podcast, she talks to Dr Fareeha Amber Sadiq about her experiences.

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Dr Fareema Amber Sadiq

Dr Fareeha Amber Sadiq

This podcast forms part of the Bipolar Awareness Day 2012 series.

Useful information:

The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ factsheet on Bipolar Disorder – part of the Mental Health and Growing Up series.
Bipolar UK’s information leaflet on Bipolar Disorder in Children and Young People.
Bipolar UK’s services for young people.
The Bipolar Scotland website.

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