Author: Priory Group

Birmingham-based Priory expert: Loneliness and isolation is fuelling alcohol addiction in older people:- Leading psychiatrist Dr Syed Omair Ahmed says older people are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues in the pandemic The pandemic is having a major psychological impact, and alcohol can become a ‘coping mechanism’, he says Millions are struggling as a result […]

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As clocks went back this weekend, a Priory expert explains ‘SAD’ syndrome, why more people might experience it this year and why snow (if it comes) can actually help: • About 10-20% of people in the UK experience mildly debilitating symptoms of SAD or “winter blues”; older adults may experience it for the first time […]

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Depression and insomnia – advice, information and treatment from The Priory: Depression and insomnia are often interlinked but the connection between them can be complex. It is far from a simple cause-and-effect relationship: Depression can result in a person experiencing insomnia, as sleep problems are a common symptom of the mental health condition Insomnia can […]

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