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Information produced by Royal College of Psychiatrists. This leaflet is for anyone who wants to know more about ECT (Electro-convulsive therapy). It looks at how ECT works, why it is used, its effects and side-effects, and alternative treatments. Although a safe and effective treatment, ECT remains controversial and we have included some of the different views about it.
Forms for use in connection with compulsory admission to hospital, community treatment orders, guardianship and treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Information about your stay at Elm House. Elm House is a community based rehabilitation service, situated in Bensham, Gateshead. The service is for men and women over the age of 18 years, who live in the Gateshead area.
This leaflet contains information about staying on Embleton Ward, an acute admissions ward based at St George's Park.
Easy read information about the Epilepsy Specialist Nurse. This explains what they do and how they can help.
This leaflet is for anyone who wants to know more about esketamine. It looks at what esketamine is, why it is used, who can benefit from it, its effects, side effects and other relevant information.
This leaflet provides information about the impact your mental health can have on your physical health, recommendations for exercise and how to access exercise therapy.
Information about the importance of exercising with a neurological condition, the benefits, recommended amount of exercise and precautions.
When a person needs the help of mental health services this will also have an impact on the lives of those who care about them. This may include a partner, relatives, close friends and important others. Family meetings offer a place where those who are concerned can talk together with a member of staff in a relaxed manner.
