Career and work
Prior studied physics at Imperial College London before later training in medicine, graduating from Queen Mary University of London in 2017. He went on to train in psychiatry and has worked as an NHS psychiatrist in London, including with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. [4][5][2][3]
He also co-founded Minderful, a mental-fitness and workplace-wellbeing company. Prior has combined clinical psychiatry with work in mental-health education, innovation and public speaking. [4][5][3]
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My Possible Self“Breaking Down Bipolar Disorder with Dr Nicholas Prior” Identifies Prior as an NHS psychiatrist living with bipolar II disorder.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust“Living with Bipolar: Doctor and patient” Prior’s first-person account covering depression, hypomania, long-term management and periods of stability.
Queen Mary University of London“Queen Mary alumnus launches new mental health app” Confirms Prior’s medical education and role in co-founding Minderful.
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Doctors in Distress — Nicholas Prior Provides professional background on Prior’s work as an NHS psychiatrist.
Northamptonshire Chamber of CommerceNicholas Prior / Minderful Provides additional professional background, including his physics degree and mental-health work.
Nicholas Prior — LinkedIn profile Documents his work with Bipolar UK’s Clinical Advisory Panel and CNWL’s Mental Health Staff Network.
Nicholas Prior — first-person post on bipolar II disorder Prior identifies bipolar II disorder and discusses the destructive effects and perspective it has given him.
Nicholas Prior — first-person post on treatment and routine Covers lithium, quetiapine, venlafaxine, therapy, journalling, mood tracking and exercise.
Nicholas Prior — first-person reflection on stability Prior discusses having had “a good few years of stability” and how he now views bipolar disorder.
Nicholas Prior — first-person post on disclosure within the NHS Covers his public disclosure and its effect on colleagues who subsequently shared their own experiences.
Nicholas Prior — “Stamp Out Stigma” Prior discusses lived experience, disclosure and the relationship between clinicians and patients.
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