The MRI is a machine that scrambles the brain. I have had two MRIs in the past three weeks. I think it is a delicate form of torture. The emergency room is filled with all sorts of sources that try one’s mental composure. I thought I would write solely about the emergency room but my experience is also unfortunately…
Category: Mental Health
While not a mental illness itself, grief derived from bereavements or other forms of loss can sometimes manifest and grow into them (for example, developing into or adding to depression). Grief is a mixture of extremely powerful emotions, and all can be felt in quick succession or even at the same time. Symptoms & Signs…
Recently, a student took her own life whilst alone in her university halls over the summer. Sadly, the university have not released any form of statement in regards to the heartbreaking event. Whilst this may be due to the families wishes of privacy during this time; they should still be taking this as an opportunity…
Many parents with mental health conditions are able to give their children safe and loving care without them being negatively impacted in any way. However there are some parents who may need additional support for their mental health, this can come from friends, family, neighbours and/or medical professionals, and there is no shame in this….
Today is ‘Brew Monday’, also often referred to as ‘Blue Monday!’ Blue Monday is the third Monday in January and is believed to be the most depressing day of the year. However, many of us know that a calendar alone cannot determine ones mood… therefore Blue Monday is a myth. This is where The Samaritans…
For many of us, January can be the hardest (and seemingly the longest) month of the year. With the weather often being miserable, the festive period coming to an end, work beginning again and watching people talk about their ‘Dry January’ attempts and New Year Resolutions… it can all get a little crazy and overwhelming….
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects a persons behaviour. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 12, however, in some cases it can be diagnosed later in life. There are different types / categories for ADHD, you may have signs and symptoms from both categories, or you may lean…
Globally one in seven 10-19 year olds are experiencing a mental health condition. This account for 13% of the global burden of disease for this age group. Adolescence is a crucial time in a persons life, as this is when they develop their social and emotional habits which are vital to their mental well-being. At…
LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and others who may define their sexuality / gender in other ways. Whilst being LGBTQIA+ does not cause mental health conditions, the people of this community are more likely to develop them due to experiencing things such as; homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, stigma, discrimination, social isolation,…
Schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis often carry the most amount of stigma in comparison to other mental health conditions. This is largely due to the misconceptions, myths and stereotypes that surround such conditions. So let’s take a look at some of the most common misconceptions about Schizophrenia. Having schizophrenia means also having Dissociative Identity…