Selena Stellman
GP
North End Medical Centre
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Will Bostock posted an update in the group Mental health and persistent pain 4 years ago
I am a GP with an interest in the interaction between physical and mental health. I think the distinction is not always a helpful way of understanding humans, and this is especially true with chronic pain. Our health beliefs play an important role in our overall wellbeing, both mental and physical, and as health care professionals there is a…Read more
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Will Bostock joined the group Mental health and persistent pain 4 years ago
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Will Bostock joined the group Primary Care 4 years ago
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Will Bostock changed their profile picture 4 years ago
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Will Bostock's profile was updated 4 years ago
Hi William,
I agree that the examination of professionals’ health beliefs would be a potentially very fruitful avenue to explore.
Somewhat related to this is the lack of confidence physical health care workers may have in treating co-morbid mental health conditions, and vice versa for mental health workers. For instance research has indicated…Read more
Indeed. I have experienced this first hand whilst working in in-patient psychiatry whilst cross covering the main hospital. “Expert generalists” may be able to help in taking an holistic view. Barriers to alternative or holistic therapies such as exercise are interesting. Of course, there is a dynamic between the HCP and the patients health…Read more