Emma's back and we are discussing mental health assessment with Dr David Palmer, who is a GP with a keen interest in mental health. During the episode we discuss the importance of mental health assessment, David give his guidance of how he approach's mental health assessment. We they apply his knowledge to two cases including depression and anxiety.

Thank you to Martin and Scott for you help as always.

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Basic Human needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (simplypsychology.org)

PHQ9
PHQ-9 Depression Test Questionnaire | Patient

GAD7
GAD7 Anxiety Test Questionnaire | Patient

Depression
Depression | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE

Anxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE

Talking therapies
NHS talking therapies - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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