Dr Lara Stojkiw
drlarastojkiw.bsky.social
Dr Lara Stojkiw
@drlarastojkiw.bsky.social
🧠 CAMHS/Medical Psychotherapy
🌱 Plant-based Professional
🍄 Amateur mycology enthusiast
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If you didn't watch it last night I urge you to watch the channel 4 doc Gaza: Doctors Under Attack. Please, do not look away.

'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack'
Watch it here on Channel 4: www.channel4.com/programmes/g...
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack
A forensic investigation into Israeli military attacks on hospitals in Gaza
www.channel4.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Reposted by Dr Lara Stojkiw
April is #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth – here are the most common symptoms of bowel cancer 👇

It's important to know what's normal for your body. Talk to your GP if you notice anything unusual for you, or any changes that don’t go away.

Share this to help us raise awareness 🔁
April 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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This week I was in the #UK to follow up on complaints and meet with the Government and #EnvironmentalDefenders who submitted complaints to my mandate.

Among these complainants was Dr. Patrick Hart, whom I visited in prison on Wednesday. This is where he spent the last three months of his life.
April 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Reposted by Dr Lara Stojkiw
A recent study by Plant-Based Health Professionals UK has revealed that NHS hospitals are failing to provide sufficient plant-based options. 🌱

#plantbased #plantbasedfood #veganfood #nhs #hospitalfood

UK’s NHS Hospital Menus Lacking in Vegan Options
Although ethical veganism is a protected philosophical belief in the UK, a recent study by Plant-Based Health Professionals UK (PBHP UK) has revealed that NHS hospitals are failing to provide…
veganfta.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reposted by Dr Lara Stojkiw
On International Women's Day 2025, I want to pay tribute to the courage of Dr Viktoriia Kovach, Chief Medical Officer of Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade.

In January, I spent 24 hours with the combat medics she leads on the front line. Please read 🇺🇦

#IWD25

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
‘We have a rule when we hear the sirens: if you’ve started operating, you don’t stop’: 24 hours with doctors on the Ukrainian frontline
Like the soldiers they battle to save, combat medics in Ukraine are under constant attack. Three years after the invasion, one NHS doctor bears witness
www.theguardian.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Reposted by Dr Lara Stojkiw
🚨 NEW: The RCPsych has identified plans that would result in funding cuts for children and young people’s eating disorder services in more than half of areas across England.

We're calling for the creation of a national strategy for eating disorders in England.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Excellent vid 'Trauma explained' by Rosie McGuire (23 mins)
bit.ly/Trauma_Expla...

1. Understand #PTSD and its diagnostic criteria
2. Delve into the most common theories for understanding PTSD development
3. Explore #trauma focused therapies like cognitive therapy for PTSD

#ACAMHlearn
Trauma Explained
bit.ly
February 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM