After receiving more than 12,000 complaints about Victorian mental health services, the state regulator has not taken any action against a single mental health provider in the last seven years. This is despite the fact that the Royal Commission on the Victorian Mental Health Sector last year found systemic violations of the law and human …
For those who have reached the age of majority in a country where the mental health crisis often prevails in the headlines, it may seem inconceivable that people who have experienced mental health problems have often been ignored and locked out in their living memory. Activist Peter Campbell, who described himself as a mental health …
Unfortunately, as a high school teacher, I am not at all surprised to read how many children are treated for mental health problems in England (a record 420,000 children treated for mental health problems a month in England, 22 May). Although your article details several perceived causes of increased mental health problems among young people, …
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Robyn Wilder Of the nine most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorders on the Mind website, I was diagnosed seven. I realize it’s a strange boast, but if you’re interested – hypochondria, a legitimate anxiety disorder in itself – it’s not one of my diagnoses. Robyn Wilder pictures My first was agoraphobia with panic disorder, which occurred …
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New figures show that ADULTS living in the Vale of York with long-term mental disorders are more than twice as likely to smoke as the general population. The action on Smoking and Health stated that the higher prevalence of smoking among people with mental illness causes inequalities in life expectancy and overall health. According to …
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Statins, which are used to lower cholesterol, may also provide a positive mental health benefit, according to a new study. This drug is usually used to protect against heart disease and stroke and can lower cholesterol by about 30% or sometimes even 50% at high doses. But a study of 2,000 British participants found possible …
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The action on Smoking and Health stated that the higher prevalence of smoking among people with mental illness causes inequalities in life expectancy and overall health. Data from the Office for Health Improvement and Differences show that 40.5% of adults with long-term mental illness in the NHS Blackpool CCG area reported smoking between 2020 and …
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Block time so you can talk – and remember you’re not a burden (Image: Getty / iStockphoto) For many people, work is difficult at the moment. The pandemic and the huge challenges and changes that have come with it have affected our priorities and for many have changed what we want from our working lives …
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychotherapeutic technique that supports the acceptance of negative thoughts, feelings and events. It encourages a person to consciously participate in activities that support their basic beliefs and values. Some ACT supporters believe that working to increase acceptance can lead to greater psychological flexibility. Psychological flexibility involves accepting ideas …
Cmental illness increased for Liberty between 2020 and 2021. The most common mental illnesses that dominated society’s claims were major depression, schizophrenia and dementia. The Covid-19 pandemic, long-held Covid, grief and inability to work were among the most important contributors to the psychological burden on clients. For more stories go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za. The latest statistics …
