Physical illness in those with mental illness: psychiatric services need to change focus.

Those with mental illness die prematurely. One reason may be that psychiatrists are overly concerned with risk, focusing too much on this aspect of practice and neglecting the physical health needs of our patients. We need to reconsider how we approach our patients and their needs.

The Derryhirk Inn incident: the psychological sequelae.

A major incident occurred in a Northern Ireland bar in March 1997. One hundred and fifty customers were held at gunpoint. No one sustained any serious physical injury.

The use of stimulants in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder: case report.

Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition where the individual suffers re-experiencing phenomena, avoidance behaviour or emotional numbing and hyperarousal following a major traumatic event. Psychological treatments, primarily behavioural, and psychopharmacological interventions have been shown to be of considerable benefit. This case report describes an individual suffering from PTSD who experienced almost complete remission of her symptoms following the prescription of a centrally acting stimulant for unrelated reasons.