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Resources on trauma, neurodivergence, mental health and therapies

Dr Millia Begum

  • UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in mental health care, trauma therapy, and psychiatric treatment.
  • Throughout my career in the NHS (UK), I have supported individuals in inpatient and community mental health settings, prioritising a compassionate, patient-centred approach to mental health treatment.
  • I am licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA-UAE), registered with the General Medical Council (GMC-UK), and a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych, UK).
  • I specialise in General Adult Psychiatry and holistic mental health care.
  • I am an EMDR International Accredited Therapist & Consultant, an ex-Board member of the EMDR Association UK, and an ex-training facilitator, a Certified IFS  Level 3 (officially trained) therapist, and practice Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Therapy. 
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Chronic pain: Can this be helped with psychological therapies?

Many people report that no matter how much of physiotherapy and medical interventions I have done, my pain in my back, shoulders or migraine seem to persist. Pain is complex with many aspects. But giving ease to pain may need to address the underlying reasons why the pain is attached to us or why we are attached to the pain or why we are disconnected from the pain. Learn more in this blog.
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Trauma-related depression

Depression is a non-specific term and major depression is very specific. Here in this blog page, I explore the term depression that relates to unresolved trauma and how if we do not help in the right way, can turn into being treatment-resistant and attract even more medications erroneously. Accurate and precise assessment can help tailor the right management plan for depression.
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Intersection of Complex Trauma and ADHD

Clinically, there is a significant overlap between complex trauma, early attachment shock symptoms and ADHD. Overlapping symptoms of hypervigilance, lack of focus, inattention, nervous system dysregulation, proscrastination, difficulties starting or maintaining friendships and many create confusions in diagnosis. Learn more as to how vital this is in assessment and diagnosis. 

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Functional Neurological Disorders

What is FND? Many trips to physicians, surgeons, neurologists, gastroenterologists, but there is no organic cause found? Functional Neurological Disorder or Medically Unexplained Symptoms are more common than they are thought to be. From unexplained seizures and unexplained sensory changes, there is no structural damage to the nervous system. Symptoms are real, and recovery is also possible. Learn more about FND here. 

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Olfactory Reference Syndrome

Believing that one smells badly when there is no evidence for it is at the root of Olfactory Reference Syndrome. This relates to Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It also has unique features not shared by either. The distressing condition of ORS causes secondary depression and thoughts of unworthiness. Learn more about this condition.