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Breaking Down Mental Health Terms: Understanding Symptoms

My Brains Not Broken

When it comes to mental health terms, I’d guess that the word “symptoms” is very well-known. Everyone has experienced an illness, or feeling unwell, at some point in their lives. We are told to look out for symptoms and when we see them, to stop what we’re doing and get help. You get sick?

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Why We Need More Than “Checking In On Your Friends”

My Brains Not Broken

It’s happened a number of times, and I usually always feel the same way, physically and mentally. But this can’t be the only way that we help each other when it comes to mental wellness. We don’t talk about the need for more equitable healthcare, or calls for more affordable mental health services.

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10 Mental Health Blogs We Enjoy Reading

Blurt It Out

One thing we love about the Internet is that it opens the door for conversation about mental health. Across the world, people use blogs as a platform to share experiences, increase awareness and understanding, and provide comfort and support. Their mental illness section is excellent and covers a wide range of conditions.

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The Holidays Aren’t Easy for Everyone

My Brains Not Broken

Last year, I wrote that it’s okay not to be okay during this festive period , and while the sentiment remains true for this year, I also wanted to issue a gentle reminder that many people struggle with their mental health during the holiday season, and what we can do about it. That’s the one thing that will never change.

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Stress The Point: Stress vs Mental Illness

MQ Mental Health

April is Stress Awareness Month so to be aware of stress, honour it and deal with it appropriately, it’s important to be clear in the distinction that stress is not a mental health condition although it can be the cause of and the symptom of one. And this is why it’s vital to understand stress a little bit better. Our bodies store it.

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Social worker changes undermined engagement with children later convicted of violent crimes – review

Community Care

The inquiry into seven children and young people charged in relation to the deaths of three others in 2021 concluded that “consistent and trustworthy relationships” with practitioners were critical to preventing needs escalating. There were also early concerns about the mental ill-health of some of the children.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2023

My Brains Not Broken

Suicide is not only an extremely serious topic, but a public health issue. Suicide prevention means speaking up, sharing our stories, and reminding others that they are not alone. Suicide prevention means speaking up, sharing our stories, and reminding others that they are not alone. We don’t want to appear weak.