Dr Mihaela Bucur is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in General Adult Psychiatry. Her areas of interest include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Stress and Lifestyle Psychiatry. Dr Bucur has experience supporting patients in both inpatient and community settings. She works in private practice settings in London at APN (All Points North) London and as a Consultant Psychiatrist for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Bucur is a Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists, where she had a senior role as The Associate Registrar for Wellbeing and Retention (2019-2022). In 2020, she became a Certified Physician in Lifestyle Medicine (International Board of Lifestyle Medicine). Dr Bucur is particularly interested in Lifestyle Psychiatry, an emerging area of psychiatry that focuses on the relationship between lifestyle factors and mental health. It emphasises the role of lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social connections, in promoting optimal mental health and preventing or managing mental health conditions. By addressing lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health issues, lifestyle psychiatry aims to improve mental health outcomes and overall wellbeing. Dr Bucur may recommend a combination of psychiatric treatments, such as medication, psychotherapy, interventional psychiatry, and lifestyle interventions to address mental health conditions. She also works closely with other healthcare professionals, such as nutritionists, exercise specialists, GPs, and sleep specialists, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for her patients. As an Honorary Lecturer with Brighton and Sussex Medical School, she has an avid interest in medical education, teaching, and research. Her main academic interests focus on prevention in psychiatry, wellbeing, lifestyle factors and mental health, and cultural psychiatry. During her postgraduate training in psychiatry, Dr Bucur completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Psychiatry and a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Medical Education. She has also published numerous scientific articles in reputable journals, and others have cited this work in the field. Following a person-centred approach and using evidence-based treatments, Dr Bucur cherishes the individuality of each patient, compassionately supporting them on their recovery journey. More details are available on Dr Bucurs website https://lifestylepsychiatrist.com and on All Points North London website All Points North: Mind-Body Treatment & Integrative Health (apnlondon.co.uk)
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