We could all do with a little improvement in our “mental fitness.” It would help us manage those moments of anxiety and low mood, but it would also help us manage the ordinary stresses in our daily lives.

This short video presentation looks at the latest evidence on the diagnosis and management of paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea.

I went to the Doctor last week. It was not my usual doctor, as it was a Sunday, and I had realised that I was out of one of my scripts.

It may seem melodramatic to compare a tricky OSCE station to a plane crash, but stay with me for a moment.

There are many thousands of mental health apps available – the question is where to start and how to select them?

This is a great video documentary about the new ways we have now to think about and to help manage our own mental health problems, or those of others.

The best way to prepare for the OSCE is to view every patient you see between now and then as an opportunity. Then, keep the following practical tips front of mind for every patient you see … practice makes perfect.

This KISS covers the indications for and long-term use of PPIs.

There’s no question about it -if you don’t feel so well, if you are feeling stressed and anxious, smoking a cigarette will make you feel better for a while. Many a soldier for whom cigarettes were supplied as part of their daily rations, will tell you so.

Completing the OSCE is a race against the clock. With eight minutes to complete a short case, and nineteen minutes to complete a long, you need to think clearly and quickly - the last thing you want is to hear the bell ring when you’re just getting started!