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  • What happens - Fabricated or induced illness

    Information about what happens to protect the child in suspected cases of fabricated or induced illness (FII).

  • Cautions - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

    Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) aren't suitable for everyone. They can cause problems if you have other health conditions or if they're taken alongside other medicines.

  • Uses - Antidepressants

    The main use for antidepressants is treating clinical depression in adults. They're also used for some other mental health conditions and to treat long-term pain.

  • Screening for sickle cell and thalassaemia

    Find out about screening tests for sickle cell and thalassaemia in pregnancy, including when you'll be offered screening, what it involves and what happens if you test positive.

  • Postpartum psychosis

    Information on postpartum psychosis (psychosis after childbirth), with links to other useful resources.

  • Benefits of talking therapies

    Find out about counselling and talking therapies and the problems they can help, including depression, anxiety, phobias, addiction and relationship problems.

  • Diagnosis - Schizophrenia

    Read about diagnosing schizophrenia. There's no single test and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a mental health specialist.