Mental Health & CVD

In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Prof Raj Thakkar to explore the complex relationship between mental health and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Their discussion highlights the importance of addressing mental health within primary care, examines the physiological links between mental health conditions and CVD, and outlines effective approaches for managing patients experiencing both. If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ________________ This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise. If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP. Please ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.