Medical articles from Dr Richard Bowskill

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27/04/2023

Psychiatrist

Adult ADHD (Part 2): Symptoms and Treatment

ADHD is a behavioural disorder characterised by a pattern of symptoms that affect daily function. Although symptoms of ADHD are usually recognised early, some people may not get an ADHD diagnosis until adulthood. Renowned consultant psychiatrist, Dr Richard Bowskill, offers an expert insight into the symptoms and treatment of ADHD in this conclusion of a two-part series of articles on adult ADHD.

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27/04/2023

Dr Richard Bowskill

Psychiatrist

Adult ADHD (Part 1): Diagnosis

ADHD is a behavioural disorder characterised by a pattern of symptoms that interfere with daily function. Although symptoms of ADHD are usually recognised early, some people may not get an ADHD diagnosis until adulthood. In the first of a two-part series of articles on adult ADHD, renowned consultant psychiatrist Dr Richard Bowskill, offers a comprehensive insight into how ADHD affects adults and why ADHD is sometimes diagnosed during adulthood.

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21/03/2023

Dr Richard Bowskill

Psychiatrist

Mood swings: how can they be managed?

Mood swings are not always a cause for concern. Mood swings can be normal if you are under a lot of stress or you are not sleeping. Mood swings can be normal so what doctors look for is the degree of reaction; the degree of emotional distress or impact of the mood swings.

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21/02/2023

Dr Richard Bowskill

Psychiatrist

Mood swings: definition, traits and causes

There is no medical definition for mood swings, however, there are several things that doctors look out for. Doctors will ask asking questions to try and elicit the nature of the mood swings. They ask for things such as the circumstances of the mood swings; whether they are triggered or whether they occur spontaneously.

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26/01/2021

Dr Richard Bowskill

Psychiatrist

How to overcome and avoid addiction in the COVID-19 pandemic

Many people are developing an addiction as a result of the pandemic. Dr Bowskill spells out why this is happening and how to identify addiction in yourself, friends and family. He also explains how addiction can be overcome.