Mental Health

01st July 2007
What is it to have good mental health? At a basic level, mental health could be described as the absence of mental illness; however, the whole issue surrounding mental health and mental illness is highly complex and therefore what constitutes mental heal...

30th August 2007
Despite public awareness campaigns highlighting the issues facing people with mental health problems and the fact that no one is immune to developing a mental illness, people with mental health problems are still facing unfair discrimination, prejudice an...

09th November 2006
Mental Health Recovery Is a FACT, even though Mental Health Recovery as a concept is still unheard of in many parts of the world. Recovery is a journey of healing and transformation for a person with mental health problems and the process of mental health...

21st September 2007
Mental health problems are common with around 25% of the population believed to be suffering from some form of mental health problem at any point in time. Anyone suffering from a mental health problem can access proper treatment and most who do seek help...

01st July 2007
Research indicates that around 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of a mental health problem at some point in our lives. We cannot predict who they will be and we cannot identify one single cause but instead it would appear that a combination of bioch...

22nd August 2007
There are many different types of mental health disorders, any of which could affect any one of us at any time of our lives regardless of our age, gender, background or status. The most common type of mental health disorders are anxiety and depression re...

20th September 2007
Mental health counselling can be an effective therapy as part of a wider treatment plan for an individual who is suffering from depression or an anxiety related disorder, or for people who have experienced a traumatic event in their lives and are finding ...

19th July 2007
Mental health is really about how we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us, and about how we behave and interact with others in our day to day lives. It isn't easy to define exactly what it means to have good mental health as people will...

22nd February 2008
A department of work and pensions review in September 2006 found that being in work is good for mental health and that those who had mental health problems and were unemployed had higher suicide rates. It is a sad reality today that many people with menta...

27th May 2008
Mental health needs are not generally recognised or acknowledged within Asian communities living in Great Britain. I know this is a contentious statement, and perhaps a gross generalisation. However, one cannot deny that when depression or anxiety is ta...

27th May 2008
"The help seeking process serves as an important filter such that only a portion of those who need professional mental health treatment actually seek such assistance" Ponterotto et al. (1995), p.416 Reasons to suspect that barriers exist I...

27th May 2008
For Asians living in the UK, there are growing stresses and strains which are leading to mental health problems. Previous articles I have written discuss the prevalence of such mental health problems. In this article, I would like to share some thoughts...

08th December 2006
Schizophrenia affects around 1% of the population of this planet. It is a chronic, severe, and disabling mental disorder. It has also been recognized for centuries, maybe not with the same nomenclature, but most likely with the same symptoms. However, the...

04th February 2007
"I think therefore I am" - Renee Descartes (1640) It is a beautiful summers day and you are walking in the countryside. In a clearing to your right you see a cherry tree, the red fruit peeping from under the lush green foliage. You walk up...

23rd January 2007
I have noticed that our present society tends to shy away from the discussion of mental health disorders. People begin to get visibly uncomfortable the moment somebody mentions anything about this issue. Folks will shuffle their feet or shift their eyes w...

09th December 2005
Mental Health Is Important Mental health is how people think, feel, and act as they face life's situations. It affects how people handle stress, relate to one another, and make decisions. Mental health influences the ways individuals look at themselves...

09th December 2005
GIRL POWER! is paving the way for girls to build confidence, competence, and pride in themselves, in other words, enhancing girls' mental wellness. Girl Power! is also providing messages and materials to girls about the risks and consequences associated w...

12th October 2007
Considering all of the prescription medications for mental health issues, it seems like they would be the first line of defense against mental health problems. However, while many of these medications can help, there is some speculation that they may not ...

02nd February 2008
Our mental health can vary according to our circumstances and can change across our lifetime, in the same way as our physical health does. Mental health problems are among the most common of all health conditions, directly affecting about a quarter o...

06th August 2007
The community mental heath team are there to help those who are suffering from mental health problems. The first port of call for anyone who thinks that they are suffering from some kind of mental health problem is your doctor who will be able to recomme...

27th June 2007
There a multitude of mental health disorders and many people that are affected by them today. They can range from relatively small disorders that do not really affect a person's life to much, to full scale disorders that can make it almost impossible fo...

19th March 2008
Mental health conditions are common in all nations of the world. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, about 26 percent of Americans aged over 18 years are diagnosed with a mental disorder every year. This equates to almost 60 million peo...

20th September 2007
Though much attention to health focuses on preventing illness, there is far more evidence suggesting your mental health may play just as big a role in your physical well being. By taking the time to nurture your mind as well as your body, you can create a...

11th February 2008
Our mental health can vary according to our circumstances and can change across our lifetime, in the same way as our physical health does. Mental health problems are among the most common of all health conditions, directly affecting about a quarter o...

08th December 2006
In most mental health disciplines, acquiring practical experience is a key component in building a successful career. For many graduates in counselling, psychology and social work - pro-bono can be an extremely practical way to start with the right foot...

04th April 2007
Why is this choice so important? Can a therapist share what I have said during therapy? What are the steps for choosing a therapist? What is the difference between psychiatrists and clinical social workers? For more information: Why is this c...