Practitioner Health is a free, confidential NHS primary care mental health and addiction service with expertise in treating health & care professionals. The service can help with a range of mental health conditions and addictions in primary care settings. We also see healthcare professionals with more severe illnesses, such as bipolar affective disorder, personality disorders and psychosis and with a range of addiction issues. Practitioner Health is a self-referral service, although we are able to provide general advice to family members and employers. The act of self-referral is key as this acknowledges recognition of need, preparedness to trust the service and willingness to engage in treatment.