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As a psychiatrist, you’ll draw on your medical, scientific and interpersonal skills to work with people of all ages and from all walks of life. The treatment and support you provide will change lives.

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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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Why my role is not just about dementia and slippers

Dr Chloe Pickup myth-busts about her role as trainee in old age psychiatry.

Choose Psychiatry team 09 October, 2019
Finding passion and purpose in Northern Ireland

Dr Julie Anderson talks us through the best bits of her job, working with women who develop mental illness during or after pregnancy.

Choose Psychiatry team 03 October, 2019
A dose of comedy

We asked psychiatrist-comedian Benji Waterstones about his job(s).

Choose Psychiatry team 30 September, 2019
Treating eating disorders with deep brain stimulation

Dr Rebecca J Park explores the way deep brain stimulation could become a transformative treatment for anorexia nervosa.

Choose Psychiatry team 26 September, 2019