Author Archives: JmaC

These pages explain what psychosis is and its possible causes and treatments. You will find them useful if you are affected by psychosis or if you have a friend or family member who is affected. •Psychosis is a medical term … Continue reading →

Tell yourself: STOP ! Take a Breath Focusing on your breathing slows down the adrenaline response and the distressing thoughts. Breathe mindfully and notice the sensations of breathing in your belly. You might find it helpful to count your breaths, … Continue reading →

Will my information be kept confidential? GPs have strict guidelines on confidentiality and information sharing which means they are not allowed to give information about you to third parties without your direct consent. This means they will not give information … Continue reading →

Medication – choice and managing problems Medication can play a key role in treating mental illness. Unfortunately, sometimes people have problems with taking this medication that make them feel that it’s not right for them. This section considers ways of … Continue reading →

This section covers: •How do mood stabilisers work? •Lithium •Valproate •Carbamazepine •Lamotrigine •Antipsychotics How do mood stabilisers work? It is not yet known exactly how mood stabilisers work. They appear to have the effect of stabilising swings between mania (feeling … Continue reading →