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Six key factors determine medication adherence in people with bipolar disorder People with bipolar disorder may not take their medication because of side effects, fear of addiction and a preference for alternative treatment - according to research from Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and the University of East Anglia (UEA). Nearly half of people with bipolar disorder do not take their medication as prescribed leading to relapse, hospitalization, and increased risk of suicide. A new study, published today, reveals six key factors that stop people taking their medication as pres...

 E-Mail People with bipolar disorder may not take their medication because of side effects, fear of addiction and a preference for alternative treatment - according to research from Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and the University of East Anglia (UEA). Nearly half of people with bipolar disorder do not take their medication as prescribed leading to relapse, hospitalisation, and increased risk of suicide. A new study, published today, reveals six key factors that stop people taking their medication as prescribed. These include whether they are experiencing side effects, diff...

Man jailed for dealing cocaine died of accidental hanging at HMP Dartmoor Corin Bonaparte was jailed in 2016 after police found weapons, cocaine and heroin at what judge called a "drugs supply depot". Corin Bonaparte died following a call from his partner, ending their relationship (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police) Get the best and latest crime stories with our Court Insider newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with...

Esther Waring Published: 6:00 PM May 9, 2021    Esther Waring says: 'I know what it’s like to lose yourself, to live in turmoil, to be fearful, angry and alone' - Credit: Foundry Peer support in mental health encourages those who have lived experience of mental ill health to offer this experience as a way of helping others to navigate the ups and downs of their own mental health journey. Support from someone who knows at least a little about what you’re going through has the great advantage of being able to offer empathy, understanding, without judgement or criticism. This breaks some o...

The NHS West of England Specialist Gender Identity Clinic in Exeter, also known as The Laurels. (Google Maps) An NHS gender clinic says it’s “very sorry” after it emerged that thousands of patients are languishing on a waiting list that is now five years long. Patients who were referred by their GP in 2016 are only now being seen for their first appointment at the West of England Specialist Gender Identity Clinic, better known as The Laurels, in Exeter. There are currently 2,702 people waiting for their first assessment, with 715 currently undergoing treatment at The Laurels, according ...