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How do support groups work for mental health

Support groups provide an opportunity for participants to share their feelings, problems, ideas and information with others who have a similar experience. The groups work by providing: • practical hints – for example, a mother of a mentally retarded child sharing how she manages her child’s temper tantrums, or a person with a drinking problem sharing how […]

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Support groups for mental health

Support groups for mental health Support groups are groups of people who meet regularly to share and discuss issues of common interest. Members of a support group share some characteristic with each other. Two types of support group are relevant to mental health: • groups of people suffering from the same type of mental health […]

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when to seek professional help for grief

when to seek professional help for grief When to seek professional help There are two situations in which it would be essential for you to seek professional help. • Suicidal feelings. We all experience feelings of hopelessness or wishing to end our lives at some time. It is very helpful to talk about these feelings, however embarrassing […]

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improve your mental health and mood

improve your mental health and mood It is useful to plan how you might look after yourself when working in a situation that is known to be stressful. This can be seen as a kind of immunisation to prevent mental health problems later on. The kinds of activities you may do to look after your mental health can […]

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Mental Health Worker Job Description

The mental health of health workers Mental Health Worker Job Description  Just as health workers can suffer colds and infections, they may also suffer mental health problems. There are many reasons for this. One, of course, is that health workers are human beings themselves, with worries and concerns like any other person. In addition, while spending most of […]

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Helping a carer in distress

Helping a carer in distress Helping a carer in distress requires patience and empathy, that is, the ability to put yourself in the carer’s situation and imagine what it must feel like. • Listen to the carer’s experiences. Many carers will display an outward picture of strength, even when they are feeling sad. Always ask about feelings […]

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Promoting the mental health of carers

Promoting the mental health of carers The first step is to recognise a carer who is at risk of suffering mental health problems and may benefit from your support. Carers who are elderly, isolated and or suffering from physical health problems themselves are more likely to suffer from the stresses of caring. You must act to […]

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The mental health of carers

The mental health of carers Carers can experience all types of distressing emotions: • anger at the sick person for having made life difficult; • guilt because of negative thoughts about the sick person; • sadness to see a loved one suffer; • fear of catching the disease from the sick person; • hopelessness about […]

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caring for the elderly at home help

caring for the elderly at home help Caring for the elderly Most elderly people live healthy lives and are mentally able. If an elderly person appears withdrawn or has memory problems, always make sure she is not depressed or suffering from dementia. Keeping regular contact with elderly people provides an excellent opportunity to support them and to detect mental problems […]

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caring for the terminally ill patient

caring for the terminally ill patient  Caring for the terminally ill People who are suffering from a terminal illness such as cancer or AIDS can suffer mental health problems for many reasons, such as pain, fear of dying and sadness at leaving behind loved ones. You can help promote mental health by: • caring for the terminally […]

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