Generalised Anxiety vs Health Anxiety: What's the Difference?
Many people worry — but when does worry become clinically significant? We explore the differences between GAD and health anxiety, and the most effective treatments for each.
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Expert articles, advice and news from Dr Vimal Sivasanker and the North London Psychiatry Practice team
For many people, depression responds well to antidepressants and talking therapies. But for a significant minority, symptoms persist despite multiple treatment attempts. Dr Sivasanker explores the options available — including ketamine infusions, TMS and ECT — and why early specialist assessment matters.
Many people worry — but when does worry become clinically significant? We explore the differences between GAD and health anxiety, and the most effective treatments for each.
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a non-invasive treatment gaining recognition for depression, OCD and anxiety. Dr Sivasanker explains how it works and what the evidence shows.
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Bipolar disorder is frequently misdiagnosed as depression for years. We explain the key signs — particularly hypomania — that distinguish bipolar from unipolar depression.
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OCD is widely misunderstood. It isn't about being tidy or particular — it's a debilitating condition driven by intrusive thoughts and compulsive responses. We explain the reality and how ERP therapy helps.
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Ketamine infusions have emerged as a rapid-acting treatment for severe depression. Dr Sivasanker addresses common concerns and explains which patients are most likely to benefit from this innovative therapy.
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While professional treatment is essential for clinical conditions, lifestyle habits play a meaningful supporting role in mental health. We explore five habits backed by strong evidence.
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Depression and chronic physical illness frequently co-exist and worsen each other. We explore how conditions like diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain interact with mood, and why integrated care matters.
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Everyone experiences stress — but burnout is something different. We explore the psychological and physical distinctions, and when occupational stress tips into a condition requiring clinical support.
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Psychological therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Different approaches work better for different conditions and people. Dr Sivasanker outlines the main options and how we match patients to the right treatment.
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