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2 weeks ago
Mental health

I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years

Amy's complex PTSD leaves her facing an indefinite NHS waiting list for mental health treatment amid a growing care backlog.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Mental health

It's Not Fair: Why Some People Don't 'Get' Mental Health

Blaming those with mental illness is often easier than acknowledging their suffering.
Serious mental illness symptoms can be misinterpreted as laziness or irresponsibility.
Mental health conditions are neurobiological, deserving similar respect as physical illnesses.
Individuals with mental health issues deserve compassion, not stigma.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

It's Not Fair: Why Some People Don't 'Get' Mental Health

Blaming those with mental illness is often easier than acknowledging their suffering.
Serious mental illness symptoms can be misinterpreted as laziness or irresponsibility.
Mental health conditions are neurobiological, deserving similar respect as physical illnesses.
Individuals with mental health issues deserve compassion, not stigma.
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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

She's Not Imagining It: The Continuing Medical Dismissal of Women

A recent survey of 900 women aged 25-34 found that 93% reported feeling dismissed when seeking medical help. Over 40% visited multiple providers to receive a diagnosis.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK sickle cell patients get worse care than sufferers of similar disorders'

People living with sickle cell disease experience significantly poorer care compared to those with cystic fibrosis, due to inadequate investment and attention over the years.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Women and ethnic minorities less likely to be treated after diagnosis of deadly heart disease in England, study finds

Disparities in treatment for aortic stenosis exist, impacting women, minorities, and those in deprived areas.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Concerning' lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts

Health experts are raising alarms about the significant under-representation of women in UK clinical trials, emphasizing the urgent need for more focused studies on women's health.
Women in technology
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