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How can deep brain stimulation help people with eating disorders? What role do psychiatrists play in supporting expectant mothers? Hear from trainees and consultants alike about the most rewarding aspects of their jobs.
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My interest in psychiatry
Ishbel Kempton is a year 12 student currently preparing for her A-Levels. She is determined to pursue a career in psychiatry and here reflects on where her interest stems from, ...
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My mum, the liaison psychiatrist
Akshita Brahma turns to her mum, liaison psychiatrist Dr Sanjukta Das, to find out how the pandemic has also posed major challenges for mental health professionals – and how they’re ...
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What it’s like being redeployed from psychiatry to A&E during a pandemic
Trainee psychiatrist Dr Alex Beadel describes the whirlwind experience of being deployed to emergency medicine during the initial COVID surge – and why it solidified his decision to choose psychiatry....
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What makes a great psychiatrist? Four core skills every trainee psychiatrist needs
Interested in specialising in psychiatry? Dr Ian Collings explores the key competencies that are vital for any medical student or trainee doctor transitioning into mental health.
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