Katherine believed that her normal adult life is over, but she made a comeback. Depression is a serious mental disorder and millions of people suffering from it. It can be very dangerous if someone can’t take effective steps to overcome it. Even, some people believe it’s quite impossible to get back to normal life from […]
Whatever your situation, it is important to remember that you, too, are important. No matter how well you cope with a caregiving situation, its very nature is challenging. It involves the loss of independence, comfort, ability, health, and ultimately, life. Here are some of the feelings that you may experience as a caregiver, and how […]
Caregivers need care too. Practising self-care is crucial for our physical and mental health to keep active strongly as a mental health caregiver. Without adequate self-care, we are less likely to be the best possible version of ourselves, and our relationships, work and experience of the world suffers as a result. Although it might feel […]
Can we prevent mental health problems? Or is it impossible? Mental health and illness are often misunderstood regarding the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Sometimes, even healthcare workers doubt about certain mental health facts. Before going into prevention, it is important to understand the risk factors for developing mental health problems and mental illness. Risks […]
No, intelligence has nothing to do with mental illnesses or brain disorders. During recent years, mental illnesses are becoming more and more alarming with reports of suicide increasing drastically from year to year. Recent studies have shown that globally in 2018, there is one suicide every 40 seconds and that figure is predicted to double […]
The how-tos and what-not-tos. Mental health disorders are increasingly becoming a cause for concern, with roughly 20% of people above the age of 16 suffering from a mental illness in Australia alone and over 40% of Australians experiencing at least one mental illness in their lifetime. Therefore, it is important to familiarise yourself with what […]
The superheroes in disguise. With the continuously rising rate of people of all ages suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other mental health disorders, mental health social workers play an integral role in the war against drug abuse, alcohol abuse, violence and suicide caused by mental illnesses. Just as doctors and surgeons are […]
A mental illness is not a character flaw. As of the beginning of 2018, it is believed that over 15% of people over the age of 21 suffer from some form of mental health condition with over 1% of sufferer’s illnesses being of a severe nature (such as bipolar disorder or psychosis). These statistics are […]