Specialist GP Cathy Stephenson explains that the sooner eating issues are picked up and support put in place, the less entrenched the behaviours will be and the better the long-term prognosis
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant psychological impact on people around the world, including the general population and health providers here in New Zealand. This article outlines some practical approaches and resources that can help
This article urges primary care practitioners to consider whether patients with highprevalence mental disorders who do not respond to the usual treatment may have a comorbid neurodevelopmental disorder
This article reviews a mindfulness meditation-based programme that brings cultural and scientific elements together to provide care that is meaningful to Māori
Professor Bruce Arroll urges you to consider whether you should make mental health diagnoses in primary care, remembering that diagnoses should be of more benefit than harm to patients
For patients living with long-term mental health disorders, recovery is enhanced by the care provided by their general practice team. Prescribing and ongoing monitoring of medicines is an important pillar for maintaining wellness and recovery
On a busy Sunday, Timothy comes in saying that everyone thinks he is crazy. GP Jonathan Bentley explains what isn’t helping the situation, as well as what his patient can do to move forward
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management