01Mind & body
Why mental and physical health cannot be treated separately
How sleep, medication, metabolic health and cardiovascular risk can affect psychological wellbeing — and why joined-up care matters.
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NewMenopause · adult ADHD
Menopause and ADHD: why symptoms can suddenly feel harder
Changing hormones may affect attention, memory and emotional regulation — but the science is still catching up with what many women have described for years.
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Previously publishedTiredness · sleep · mental health
Why am I so tired all the time?
Tiredness rarely has just one explanation. Physical health, sleep, mental wellbeing and the pressures of everyday life can all add up.
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Previously publishedMenopause · mental health
Menopause and mental health: when it is hard to tell what is happening
Anxiety, low mood, poor sleep and brain fog can be part of menopause — but also signs of a mental-health difficulty.
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What a good adult ADHD assessment should include
A straightforward guide to developmental history, impairment, alternative explanations and the role of objective tests such as QbCheck.
Article in preparation03Medication
Mental-health medication and physical-health monitoring
The practical checks that help treatment remain safe, proportionate and tailored to the individual.
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