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It's not all in my head! - The complex relationship between rare diseases and mental health problems

This article argues that the common experiences of rare disease patients have impacts upon the way in which their psychiatric care should be offered and managed, and that sensitivity and understanding surrounding these issues should be considered a necessary part of effective care for rare disease patients.
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It’s not all in my head

This article argues that the common experiences of rare disease patients have impacts upon the way in which their psychiatric care should be offered and managed, and that sensitivity and understanding surrounding these issues should be considered a necessary part of effective care for rare disease patients. Article published in Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases read more The author Rebecca Nunn was also invited to speak at the Royal Society of Medicine last Friday 3rd March, as winner of the Findacure Student Voice Essay Prize read more

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