Longview – Patient Information Leaflet
Information about Longview, an assessment and treatment unit for women over the age of 18 years based at Hopewood Park, Sunderland.
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Resource library
Search our resources library for self help guides, patient information leaflets, mental health and wellbeing information that you may find useful.
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Looking after yourself at university
Information about drug information and advice for university students
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Lotus Ward – A young persons guide
This leaflet is to provide young people with information about Lotus Ward before they arrive. There is information about what it is, where it is, what you can bring for your room and what activities are carried out at Lotus Ward.
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Lowry – Patient Information Leaflet
Information about Lowry Ward, an urgent care inpatient ward for women over 18 who are experiencing a relapse or crisis regarding their mental wellbeing. Based at Hadrian Clinic, Campus for Ageing and Vitality. The service is
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Make, register or end a lasting power of attorney
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.
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Making sense of antidepressants
Information from Mind explaining what antidepressants are, how they work, possible side effects and withdrawal.
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Making sense of antipsychotics
Information from Mind explaining what antipsychotics are used for, how the medication works, possible side effects and withdrawal.
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Making sense of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Information from Mind explaining what cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is, what it is for, what happens during therapy and how to find a therapist.
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Making sense of coming off psychiatric drugs
Information from Mind explaining issues faced when coming off medication, how to approach it, techniques for gradual reduction, possible withdrawal symptoms and how to tell the difference between withdrawal and relapse.
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Making sense of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Information from Mind which explains what electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is, what it is for and what happens during the treatment.