Why GPs need to be involved in mental health research
The growing number of people presenting with mental health problems to general practice is a worrying trend, however, the involvement of GPs in mental health research is an area for hope. Being a practising GP and an active researcher are not as incompatible as one may think — a growing number of GP...
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| Format: | Journal article |
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Royal College of General Practitioners
2021
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| Summary: | The growing number of people presenting with mental health problems to general practice is a worrying trend, however, the involvement of GPs in mental health research is an area for hope. Being a practising GP and an active researcher are not as incompatible as one may think — a growing number of GPs are conducting research, and in so doing, they will be influencing clinical practice and guiding health policy.
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