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World Mental Health Day- 10th October 2022

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World Mental Health Day- 10th October 2022. Both these non-communicable Mental Health issues can be addressed with timely intervention of the Psychiatrists at the Nair Hospital and other hospitals. Video addressing Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Video addressing depression.

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Guest Post: 7 Common Myths About Bipolar Disorder: Busted by Nidhi Thakur

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Today every one in five people is diagnosed with a mental illness, including bipolar disorder. For those who still don’t know, bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that’s thought to be caused by an imbalance in the way brain cells communicate with each other. – That’s not a thing!

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An update on the Mental Health Bill’s passage through Parliament

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By Tim Spencer-Lane The Mental Health Bill , which would amend the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA), has now passed through committee stage in the House of Lords after five days of debate. Lord Bradley (Labour) supported a principle based on identifying and supporting the communication needs of the individual.

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Living with Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder and Learning as You Go: How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder; Part 2

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First, let me say it is not easy living with someone with bipolar disorder. It is understandable because they have to watch out for their own mental health. I have written a blog How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder , but have some things to add. He gets anxious when I am manic and his mental health suffers.

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Guest Post: Travelling With A Mental Illness by Em

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However, on the occasions I have taken the opportunity to travel, I have gathered some tools and tips on how to manage travelling with mental illness, either through personal experiences or advice from mental health professionals. HONESTY AND COMMUNICATION.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

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2 These services were defined to include mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and “in-home parenting skills training.” Maybe a parent needs mental health care or substance use disorder treatment, or parenting training and support, or maybe the family needs to do family therapy.

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BASW chief Ruth Allen on the state of mental health social work

Community Care

But before that, her focus was squarely on mental health social work. Having practised in mental health settings after qualifying in the 1980s, she went on to become director of social work in two NHS Trusts. How has mental health social work evolved over recent years? What is its legacy?