How to talk to your GP

Almost all mental health and wellbeing materials say 'it's good to talk' but we know it can be extremely difficult to have that first conversation with a medical professional. 

Doc Ready has a straightforward and visual planning tool to help you feel more confident about talking to your GP.

The Mental Health Foundation has some great advice about this, including how to find a GP, and planning for your appointment.

Speaking to a GP - video from Student Minds 

In their Ripple Support video series, they show students the different forms of support for depression available to them at university. In this video, they speak to a GP.

Questions

0:05 What happens when a student comes to speak to you about depression or low mood?
0:48 How does depression work and how is it treated?
1:54 What might happen next?
2:41 Will I have to take medication?
3:22 Will the conversation stay between us?
4:11 What advice would you have for student who is going to see their GP?

Thank you to Dr Laurence Leaver for taking part in this video.