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Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for mental health conditions, including depression, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
Latest news
Women taking valproate still unaware of pregnancy risks, survey finds
One in ten women currently taking valproate are unaware...
New guidance for minimising psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in primary care patients
A group of clinicians and public health experts have...
Beta blocker overdose warning
The toxicity of a commonly prescribed beta blocker...
Melatonin 'should not be prescribed on NHS for jet lag'
It is 'inappropriate' to make melatonin available on...
Prescribing Notes
Guide to treatment options for selected mental health conditions:
Depression (including SSRIs/SNRIs, MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants)
Anxiety (including benzodiazepines and beta-blockers)
Psychosis, mania (including phenothiazines, atypical antipsychotics and lithium)
Alcohol dependence (including disulfiram)
Opiate dependence (including buprenorphine)
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Summaries of key national guidance.
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Cardiovascular risk (JBS3)
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Physical activity (GPPAQ)
Enter patient’s questionnaire responses to assess physical activity levels.
External resources
Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for mental health conditions.