Mental Health Information

For many people the existing systems of categorising illnesses do not relate closely enough to their experiences. Some people, including some professionals, prefer not to accept diagnoses which may be misleading or stigmatising, for example 'personality disorder' or 'schizophrenia'. They find these terms unhelpful and prefer to talk about 'psychotic experiences'.

 

Mental Health Tips & Questions

How can we help ourselves?
We can help ourselves to good mental health in all sorts of ways including:

making time to do the things we enjoy
taking moderate physical exercise
cutting down on coffee, alcohol, nicotine and other addictive substances
remembering and celebrating the things we like about ourselves
keeping things in perspective
developing and sustaining friendships
listening to and respecting other people, even if we disagree with them
asking for help if we feel distressed or upset
listening to other people who say they feel distressed or upset
taking as much care of ourselves as we do the people we care for