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University of Birmingham Medical School. Feel Bright. Stress is usually adaptive and healthy. It can help us meet deadlines and pass exams. However…. long-lasting and unresolved stress can manifest as : I ncreased use of alcohol/ cigarettes/ drug A bsenteeism M ore anxious

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  1. University of Birmingham Medical School Feel Bright • Stress is usually adaptive and healthy. It can help us meet deadlines and pass exams. However…. long-lasting and unresolved stress can manifest as: • Increased use of alcohol/ cigarettes/ drug • Absenteeism • More anxious • Social withdrawal • Tearfulness • Relationship problems • Excessive worrying • Sleeping more or less than usual • Sexual difficulties • Enjoyment, lack of • Decreased concentration • Unresolved chronic stress may result in depression. • It may manifest with the signs and symptoms above but in a more severe form. DEPRESSION FACT! Incidence of depression is higher in medical students than the general student population at 12-24%. Some students may not tell the medical school if they are suffering with depression because they think they will be expelled from the medical school or it will impact on their future job. These myths simply are NOT true. Jayne Sayers. Learning Support and Welfare Advisor. (SDSO) Currently depression in medical students is under recognised and therefore under treated. Do not hesitate to contact the Student Development and Support Office (SDSO); The staff are here to offer welfare support. Book an appointment to see ... Personal Mentor – email them directly. To find your PM visit... http://medweb4.bham.ac.uk/tutorgroups/search.aspx  Year tutor c.maitland@bham.ac.uk Jayne Sayers j.sayers@bham.ac.uk0121 415 8074 Book an appointment to see ... PM tutor or Year tutor at c.maitland@bham.ac.uk Jayne Sayers (right) at jayne.sayers@bham.ac.uk Book an appointment to see ... PM tutor or Year tutor at c.maitland@bham.ac.uk Jayne Sayers (right) at jayne.sayers@bham.ac.uk

  2. University of Birmingham Medical School • ‘I will be thrown out of medical school’ • ‘The medical school think I am not competent to be a doctor’ • ‘I won’t get a job if they know’ • -- NONE OF THESE ARE TRUE. • People suffering with depression may not approach anyone with their problems because they think the above is true. Currently depression in medical students is under recognised and therefore under treated. • Don’t suffer in silence. Book an appointment to see ... Personal Mentor – email them directly. To find your PM visit... http://medweb4.bham.ac.uk/tutorgroups/search.aspx  Year tutor c.maitland@bham.ac.uk Jayne Sayers j.sayers@bham.ac.uk0121 415 8074

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