News from Ahed Therapies
London – mental health issues!
A report commissioned by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London states that the cost of mental illness and mental health issues costs London over £25 billion.
You may be surprised to learn that over 25% of people living in London will have a mental health condition in any one year! The Department of Health report, reveals that the impact of mental ill health is greater than cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Close to £7.5 billion is spent each year to address mental ill health in London including health and social care to treat illness, benefits to support people living with mental ill health, and costs to education services and the criminal justice system.
The positive to this , if there is one , is that if you are suffering from a mental health problem you are not alone. If you are suffering from a mental health issue please contact us today and ensure that you get back onto the road of recovery as soon as possible.
To erad more about this report visit the Greater London Authority website.
London psychiatry clinic open to suit the need of London clients.
The Ahed Therapies psychiatry clinic London is able to provide appointments throughout the day from our Wimpole Street and Snow Hill Court psychiatry clinics.
Whilst most psychiatry clinics are only open in working hours, we try to provide a service that enables you to arrange appointments at your convenience in the day time or evenings.
Our consultations are held in a relaxed environment where you can be assured of peace and quiet and with privacy and confidentiality assured.
To discuss in the first instance how we can assist you with your problem please give us a call on 020 7993 4151 or contact us by email.
Psychiatrist or psychologist? Which should you consult?
The public often get confused between the roles of a psychiatrist and a psychologist resulting in many individuals being confused when looking for help with a range of conditions.
In simple terms, a psychiatrist is a registered medical doctor who can prescribe medication to the patients, while a psychologist is not. Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that specialises in curing mental health disorders using medication if necessary. A psychiatrist goes to a medical school and will spend at least a year working in physical medicine.
However a psychologist conentrates on a person’s behaviour such as their emotional history and sociological background. A psychologist seeks to assist patients to help them to understand their actions and reactions so that they are able to change their behaviour and by doing so help minimise their distress. A psychologist starts his or her training with a psychology degree and goes on to higher studies but has no medical background.
Ahed Therapies can provide both psychiatrists and psychologists providing a combined mental health provision to assist with a wide range of conditions.
