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Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech

Community Care

Proposals to overhaul the Mental Health Act 1983 will be considered by Parliament over the next year, the government announced today in the Queen’s Speech. They would have to have a co-occurring mental health condition. Mental health services are under severe strain from huge demand and limited resources.”

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. Storytelling can be part of the healing process in one’s mental health journey. By Carla B. My concern is not unwarranted.

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Anxiety Disorders: Managing Anxiety and Stress for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health and well-being issues in Australia with more than 17% of people aged 16-85 years reporting an anxiety disorder in the past two years. Fortunately, anxiety disorders are treatable and symptoms can be effectively managed for better physical and mental health.

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Uplifting Voices: Lifting Up The Voice of Those With Lived Experience in Mental Health Research

MQ Mental Health

Tanatswa Chikarua, founder of the Ndinewe Foundation, a mental health organisation in Zimbabwe, is currently pursuing an MPhil in Basic and Translational Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. In the past, some people have either looked down on or felt sympathy for those who are experiencing mental health issues.

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The Vulnerability of Sharing Your Story

My Brains Not Broken

Oftentimes during Mental Health Awareness Month, people share their stories about mental health. They open up about their struggles, the challenges that mental illness can present. When it comes to our mental health, everyone’s journey is different. It’s challenging.

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Person-Centered Care

Famcare

Traditional mental health settings assign sole treatment authority to the therapist reducing patients to a classified diagnosis followed by the indicated treatment. The caseworker retains total authority over the patient’s treatment plan usually focused on symptom reduction.