GPs prescribed fewer antidepressants during coronavirus lockdown

Prescriptions for mental

GPs told to catch up on face-to-face health checks for the severely mentally ill

NHS England has

Depression rates double in UK during pandemic

Rates of depression

PCNs urged to hire mental health specialists and physios in Covid aftermath

GP practices must

Clare Gerada to head up new gambling support service for GP patients

GPs will be

Managing the impact of Covid-19 on psychiatric problems in primary care

Specialist registrar in general psychiatry Dr Hannah Fosker outlines how GPs can support patients with mental health problems during the Covid-19 pandemic

Mental health referrals decline by estimated 30-40% during pandemic

Mental health referrals have seen a sharp decline during the pandemic, NHS England has warned.

GPs fearing ‘imminent’ surge in mental health issues related to Covid-19

GPs are becoming ‘increasingly worried’ about the lasting impact of Covid-19, with a surge in mental health issues ‘imminent’, RCGPNI has said.

Nearly 600 general practice staff sign up for Covid mental health session

A psychological wellbeing service set up by NHS England in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. and available to everyone working in primary care. has seen 570 bookings so far.

GPs much more likely to spot domestic violence following in-depth training

GP practices are much more likely to spot signs of domestic abuse and to refer patients after receiving in-depth training, according to Queen Mary University and Bristol Medical School research.