In this time of uncertainty, the mental toll on people can be considerable. The disruption to daily life can engender anxiety, stress and depression. Dr Niall Campbell, consultant psychiatrist at the Priory’s Roehampton Hospital, says: “I have begun to see existing and new patients who are extremely anxious about coronavirus and its potential effect on […]
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The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus, originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China in January 2020. The virus is highly contagious and has been swift to spread across much of the World. Most people go on to make a full recovery. However, for a minority of people it […]
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