Birthdays, holidays and glorious sunshine! Everything is so relaxed and chilled out, it is doing my mental health the world of good, it’s unreal.
What It’s Like To Have An Anxious Child
how can I tell her to be brave if I can’t be brave? I push myself every single day, for her. I think she helps me, just as much as I help her.
Social media and mental health
Social media can cause envy, frustration and addiction. It’s worse for young people, and risks our mental health. How to use it wisely.
13 Things You Should Know About Taking Antidepressants
‘Are you off your meds?’ is the most annoying question ever. We still have emotions and get sad or angry – it doesn’t mean we’re not taking our medication.
Taking that first step to finding support
‘What have you got to be miserable about?’ ‘Man up!’ Stigma stops us opening up. It takes courage to take that first step, but please seek support.
What is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
A Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner trains intensively to practise primary health, behavioural and mental health care, for family members of all ages.
The Game
Have you ever heard the darkness whispering your name | Beckoning your illness to wake up and play a game? | The battle against my own mind.
Why do we seek validation from others?
Why do we seek validation from others? Try to prove a point to the naysayers who judged us? I’m switching the ratio around. I NEED to do things for me!
Over & Under Representation Of Mental Disorders In Our Anti-Stigma Campaigns
We need to stop bringing to the forefront some of the mental health issues and excluding the rest of the mental health issues, as if they are nothing
Listen, hear my words
Listen. My heart is bursting, the child inside of me screaming ‘Let me out. Let me fly. Let me be me!’ I ask you one thing. Listen, hear my words.
The pain of grief
‘She’s gone.’ His voice cracks in raw emotion. I crumble. All I can think of are the times we spent together. You were the light. I miss you, dear friend.
Allies in Recovery: Use and Overuse of Collateral Support
Burnout in caregivers impacts the quality of life of people with a mental health diagnosis. We need to research best practice to prevent abuse.