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Sleep: create the right conditions
A clear GP guide to sleep pressure, body clocks, insomnia habits, sleep routines, common myths and when to seek help.
Read guide →Why don’t doctors usually recommend sleeping tablets?
A GP explanation of why sleeping tablets are usually short-term tools for insomnia, and why CBT-I is often recommended instead.
Read guide →Supporting your recovery alongside antidepressants
Practical, evidence-informed ways to support sleep, movement, stress, nourishment, connection and purpose alongside antidepressant treatment.
Read guide →Starting antidepressants: what to expect during the first few weeks
What antidepressants may feel like at first, common side effects, when benefits may appear, reviews, safety and how to stop gradually.
Read guide →Thinking about starting antidepressants? What you need to know
A balanced guide to deciding whether antidepressants may help, what else can support recovery and how to prepare for a shared decision with a clinician.
Read guide →Which antidepressant? A guide to medicines commonly used in primary care
A practical comparison of commonly used antidepressants, including why one may be chosen, side effects that can matter and questions to discuss with a clinician.
Read guide →Understanding the stress response
A patient-friendly guide to stress, the nervous system, fight-or-flight, rest-and-restore, practical ways to calm the body, and when to seek help.
Read guide →Find your calm: the science of rest and repair
A patient-friendly guide to switching on rest and digest: breathing, mindfulness, movement, connection, sleep, nature and practical recovery habits.
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