May is mental health awareness month. I’ve decided to discuss consideration and awareness all year round, not just on the designated awareness month.
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.
DNR – When I drove off a cliff
Really? I drove off a cliff and fell 400 feet down the hill? Why? I was Getting Out of this world and I didn’t want anyone to try to stop me.
Construction Industry – shocking facts you may not know
From April 2015 to April 2016 there were just over 40 workplace accident fatalities. But over 400 deaths by suicide of construction workers.
Talking about mental health – why do we avoid it?
You are deeply ashamed of it, terrified of it happening again. You dare not ask for help. We need care and support at work. We can do it. Here’s how…
Being Dismissed Due to Ill-Health
I was officially dismissed due to ill-health, but the universe in its infinite wisdom filled the void. I’m a work in progress, and I’m working on it!
Know Thy Limits – Stress in the Workplace
We can’t evade stress in our careers or our lives. Life is stressful. We have our health and costs to manage, bills to pay, people we love to care for.
Mental Health Puzzle
I wish there were a way to guarantee my mental health were cared for so I didn’t have to worry so much so often. At least it seems taken care of for now.
Broken Heart or Broken Brain?
Anxiety can cause the same symptoms as a heart attack or angina. I had to see the doctor – was it a case of broken heart or broken brain?
The Power of Lists – Finding my Better Future
The power of the pride and hope I feel cannot be underestimated. Listing everything I’ve achieved despite my depression helped me see a better future ahead.
My Mental Illness Does Not Disqualify Me From A Career
I can keep a steady job but my mental health really can disrupt my work. I wish I could have time off, but I’m scared my illnesses would be exposed.
Why Do We Think Our Brain Doesn’t Get Sick?
We discredit mental health when it comes to sick days. But without the brain, we’d be dead. The brain works the hardest, so let your brain have a break!