Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Ben I thought I’d share my own experiences with the dark sides of mental health and anxiety. I was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder last year, aged 35, by a member of the IAPT team. This was during my initial phone call interview before volunteering for cognitive behavioural therapy. Continue Reading
By bipolaretaeus Having a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder and being a mental health nurse comes with challenges. Without bipolar, it does anyway. I went into nursing because of my constant exposure to mental illness in my family, in me and some of my friends. I wanted, and still want, Continue Reading