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Will a GP…? | Dr Stephanie Slater says

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GP Dr Stephanie Slater answers questions about seeing your GP about depression and anxiety including:
• Will a GP give me antidepressants?
• Will a GP give me a sick note?
• Will a GP tell my parents if I self-harm?

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# GPs

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