Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Jennifer Catherine Therapy is an important part of recovery when you have a mental illness. Therapists are normal people who are there do do their job and help people get better. Starting therapy can be quite scary for some people and finding someone who you trust enough to be Continue Reading
By Patrick Bailey Learning to practice healthy coping techniques can prepare you to tackle any mental health challenge that comes your way. Stress and being overwhelmed can sometimes drain your physical and mental energy or cause you to respond in unhealthy ways. This is normal behavior if you are not Continue Reading
By Jennifer Catherine Medication is a common treatment for many mental illnesses, but it is also very stigmatised. Many people still think that if you need to take medication for a non-physical illness then you are crazy and should be locked away. I believe that you should do whatever it Continue Reading
By Compos Mentis Me This is a blog about depression. If you are easily offended or take offence to sarcastic humour, please do not read any further. Mental illness is not a joke It is not something to point fun at and I fully understand that. BUT…when the going gets Continue Reading
by DJNipper It has been nearly two months since I last wrote a post. This hasn’t been due to me slumbering in idle emptiness, it is simply down to a combination of me trying to cope with my medication that, at times, has overwhelmed me, and dealing with my bipolar. Continue Reading
By DJ NiPPER I woke up this morning at 6 am to have my blood pressure read (along with all the other patients). This was proceeded by me staying awake until 7 am, breakfast and medication time. An announcement over the tannoy system in Cantonese dead on 7 am rattles Continue Reading
By Stanley Popovich Many people who struggle with alcohol or drugs have a difficult time getting better. There are many reasons why these people do not get the help they need to get better. Many family members who see their loved ones struggle have a very difficult time in getting Continue Reading
Just like everything in life, you have your good counselors and you have your not so great counselors. The key is to find one that will help you solve your current mental health problems.
A EUPD diagnosis shortens your life by 20 years. Doctors routinely disbelieve us when we’re ill, due to the stigma attached to personality disorders.
Psychiatric disorders lead to a higher likelihood of dental problems and tooth loss, but having serious oral problems can also affect our mental health.
Even the most poorly people on that ward would joke about how they are an adult, work, own a home, but are not allowed a pencil sharpener or pair of laces.
I have made several complaints about my care. Here is some information about how to make a complaint and organisations that can help.