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Catherine Robinson, Murad Khan and I have edited a new book on suicide prevention. Does the world need it when there already loads of books on suicide? We think so. Many academics in mental health are aware of the ‘basic facts’ of suicide prevention. Reducing access to means of harming oneself works. Male suicide fluctuates […]
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After nearly thirty years working as an addiction psychiatrist with people with drug related problems, I have met many young people experiencing often severe challenges including dependence and associated mental health issues. Some are desperate for support to stop using substances, while others want to continue using drugs but reduce their risk of further harm. […]
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Third edition of Seminars in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a major revision which was long overdue given that the second edition was published 20 years ago. That was around the same time I started working as a child and adolescent psychiatrist in the NHS. As the editor my motivation for the revision of this […]
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We are medical doctors, psychiatrists, working in a world of infinite need, finite resources, and – increasingly – ‘evidence-based medicine’. We are trained to ask questions such as: What is the evidence behind this intervention? What are the facts? How do we know that we are helping our patients, rather than harming them? This is […]
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For the past six years, I’ve been digging into the world of Lifestyle Medicine at Imperial College London – a field that I now believe is of huge importance for the future of healthcare – and population health. It’s been a journey of learning, teaching, and – sometimes – navigating a degree of scepticism. Now, […]
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Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) dominate clinical research. Among many research designs, RCTs are often considered the gold standard—the most credible and respected form of evidence. In fact, authors of systematic reviews frequently exclude studies that use other methods. But is this preference always justified? In many cases, yes. Carefully designed RCTs test the efficacy of […]
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On 15 October 2024 I attended the UK premiere of Joy at the Royal Festival Hall — part of the 68th annual British Film Institute gala sponsored by Cunard. Directed by Ben Taylor and produced by Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey, it was based on the ‘true story’ of the work of scientist Robert Edwards […]
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BASIC Essentials is a comprehensive review book for the Anesthesiology BASIC Exam. It is designed to provide a concise and focused review of high-yield and testable facts for the BASIC examination. The book breaks down the exam content into 43 concise chapters, presenting information in bullet points and tables for easy digestion. It covers topics […]
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