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Ketamine can be used as a cure for depression, experts say

Experts said it is ‘vital’ that new treatments for mental health conditions are developed

The Independent UK

Up to 85,000 women may have had postnatal depression last year, analysis finds

The Royal College of Psychiatrists warned the conditions can be ‘truly devastating’ if left untreated.

Evening Standard

Stretched services leaving psychiatrists ‘in emotional and ethical distress’

A survey of RCPsych members found almost three-quarters felt they had made decisions based on factors other than what is in a patient’s best interest.

The Independent UK

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Psychiatrists voice concern at royal college’s opposition to assisted dying Bill

Seven RCPsych members, including a former college president and vice-president, have written to MPs to voice their backing for the Bill.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying: UK doctor says helping patients die in Australia is a ‘privilege’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due to return to the House of Commons for debate on Friday

Evening Standard

MPs must act to legalise assisted dying, Leadbeater urges as debate begins

High-profile supporters include Dame Esther Rantzen while Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is among those opposed.

Evening Standard

MPs with medical backgrounds urge assisted dying support after Bill criticism

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is back in the Commons for debate on Friday.

Evening Standard

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Doctors raise concerns over assisted dying Bill ahead of return to Parliament

The Bill, which relates to England and Wales, will come before MPs in the House of Commons on Friday for its report stage.

Evening Standard

Royal College of Psychiatrists says it cannot yet support assisted dying bill

College says it is neutral on assisted dying, but ‘many, many factors’ need addressing in proposal for England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

To reduce suicide rates, we need to reach people

Letters: Dr Jeya Balakrishna of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Dr Chris Allen of Maidenhead Men in Sheds on the news that suicide rates in England and Wales are at a 25-year high

The Guardian - UK

‘More support needed’ to protect mental health of babies and young children

The report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists said ‘early action is vital’ and made a number of recommendations.

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