People with mental health issues 'often victims of violence' - Health News. Tuesday February 28 2012 People with mental health issues were often victims of violence Mentally ill people are four times more likely to be victims of violence, the BBC has today reported. This alarming statistic is based on a review of research looking at how often people with a range of disabilities had experienced violence in the previous year, and how this compared with non-disabled people. After combining the results of 26 previous studies, researchers found that more than 24% of those with a mental illness had been physically attacked in the previous year, as had more than 6% of people with intellectual impairments and more than 3% of people with all types of disability. People with disabilities were generally more at risk of violence than non-disabled individuals. Further research on this important issue is now required to understand the magnitude of the problem in the UK and to develop further public health strategies to protect vulnerable groups.
Where did the story come from? Action for Happiness. We all want to live happy and fulfilling lives and we want the people we love to be happy too. So happiness matters to all of us. Happiness is about our lives as a whole: it includes the fluctuating feelings we experience everyday but also our overall satisfaction with life. It is influenced by our genes, upbringing and our external circumstances - such as our health, our work and our financial situation. But crucially it is also heavily influenced by our choices - our inner attitudes, how we approach our relationships, our personal values and our sense of purpose.
See our Recommended Reading list for useful books which summarise some of the recent scientific findings in an accessible way. There are many things in life that matter to us - including health, freedom, autonomy and achievement. The research shows that we need a change of priorities, both at the societal level and as individuals. BBC Radio 4 Programmes - All in the Mind. ADD ADHD Solution - The DaVinci Method. Richard Branson ADD/ADHD Rebel Billionaire; Founder & CEO of the multi-billion dollar Virgin empire, is ADHD and Dyslexic, but he found a way to make his ADD/ADHD work for him. He could have struggled all his life trying to "fit in" by suppressing his ADHD. Instead he "broke-out" into fame, fortune & wild success, because he embraced the hidden genius behind his ADD/ADHD. We'll show you the secret to using your ADD/ADHD to become a wild success!
Q: Have you always thought you could be a great entrepreneur, leader, artist, hero or trail-blazer - if only you had the chance? Q: Have you always wondered why other people don't seem to understand you or support you in taking that chance? Q: Have you always wanted to just break out of your inhibitions and become the great leader you were born to be? Now is your chance ... The human genome project says ADD/ADHD is genetic. How is that? It's obvious why thrill-seeking is an imperative quality for rock stars, but what about billionaires? Cheers, BBC iPlayer - Fry's Planet Word: Identity. The Wellbeing Project. Politicians can help us be happy | Randeep Ramesh. Britons appear in the grip of great expectations: as the OECD reported last week, we remain jollier than many of our rich world peers, untroubled by the looming financial crisis. Perhaps we expect to avoid the disappointment of precipitous income drops, long-term underemployment and global irrelevance.
We will unfortunately be relieved of such blissful delusions. This throws up the central question in an age of austerity: what will make us happy? In the western world the answer is not more money. Past a certain level of national income, getting richer does not make a people happier in the long run – a phenomenon known as the Easterlin paradox. However, the financial crisis will mean western countries face a relative economic decline. The result is people compete in costly "arms races", knowing that if they do not work harder, they will lose their place on the ladder of life to someone who does. The new politics of both left and right is one that has rediscovered emotions. Football and Mental Health. Football can have a major impact on mental health. It is thought to affect emotions, relationships, identity and self-esteem. In a recent study, one in four fans said football was one of the most important things in their lives.
Escape When time is at a premium for most people, leisure activity and entertainment fulfils the psychological need to escape from the stresses and strains of life and go into another world for a period of time. The time set aside for football is often sacrosanct and provides an opportunity to play. Anticipation It has been suggested that the attraction of sports events over other forms of entertainment is the combination of comfort in ritual with unpredictable outcome. Basking in reflected glory When your team does well, it prompts feelings of happiness, well-being and collective euphoria.
Catharsis It is thought that watching football may be cathartic. Young men Cutting off reflected failure Sometimes fans feel a sense of pessimism prior to a match. World Cup Identity. Health | Mental health care 'not holistic' People with severe mental illness are still receiving worryingly sub-standard levels of physical care, a report says. Experts believe poor physical care contributes towards a three times higher rate of premature death among those with severe mental problems. This group is at greater risk of physical illness, often due to their mental illness and lifestyle factors. Among those contributing to the report are mental health charities Rethink and Sane, and the Royal College of Nursing.
The report calls for a holistic approach to treating mental health, with physical and lifestyle factors playing an important role. Figures show that people with severe mental illness have up to five times the risk of the general population of diabetes, and twice the risk of cardiovascular disease and respiratory diseases. Holistic approach Government guidance recommends that people being treated for severe mental health problems should undergo assessments of their physical health. 'Tremendous impact' Does the holistic model explain mental illness. Your privacy is important to us Yahoo is part of the Yahoo family of brandsThe sites and apps that we own and operate, including Yahoo and Engadget, and our digital advertising service, Yahoo Advertising. Yahoo family of brands. When you use our sites and apps, we use CookiesCookies (including similar technologies such as web storage) allow the operators of websites and apps to store and read information from your device.
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ADD / ADHD: It’s not just for kids Attention deficit disorder often goes unrecognized throughout childhood. Alternately, you may have been able to compensate for the symptoms of ADD/ADHD when you were young, only to run into problems as your responsibilities increase. The good news is that, no matter how it feels, the challenges of attention deficit disorder are beatable. Myths and Facts about ADD / ADHD in Adults MYTH: ADD/ADHD is just a lack of willpower. FACT: ADD/ADHD looks very much like a willpower problem, but it isn’t. MYTH: Everybody has the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, and anyone with adequate intelligence can overcome these difficulties.
Source: Dr. ADHD Spouses: Step By Step Conflict Resolution | ADHD and Marriage. Once again, my husband and I are at odds over phones. But how we’ve resolved it this time is illustrative of one good way to get past having legitimately conflicting objectives. The phone issue remains outstanding (for now) but I’m actually happy. Years ago, in our “old relationship”, this situation would have caused a huge amount of conflict and pain. Here’s how we now avoid that… A tiny bit of background first: I want to change my cell phone back from a smart phone to a “dumb” phone because my current phone is almost useless to me for a variety of quirky reason. As an IT guy, my husband thinks this is ridiculous – another example of my dislike of technology. However, he agreed to make the call to get it set up as he is the one responsible for IT in our household. After two weeks I asked if he would mind if I made the call. So that’s the background. His response? Why This Works The whole conversation has been respectful.
So, to recap. Interacting with Others: Tips for Adults with ADHD (WWK 15 short version) Interacting with Others: Tips for Adults with ADHD (WWK 15 short version) Can't find what you're looking for? Our health information specialists are here to help. Contact us at 800-233-4050 or online. WWK refers to the What We Know series of information sheets on ADHD. People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have social problems. These social problems can be painful to people with ADHD.
This What We Know sheet will help adults with ADHD by: describing how symptoms of ADHD can result in social and relationship issues suggesting ways to find out whether an adult with ADHD interacts well with others suggesting ways to help adults with ADHD get along well with other people ADHD and Interacting with Others It is not hard to understand why people with ADHD often have a hard time interacting with other people. To get along well with others, people must be able to pay attention, to be responsible, and to control their impulses. Inattention Impulsivity Hyperactivity Summary. Asset/692.pdf. Action for Happiness.
Free Resources for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD ADHD) - Understanding the Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of ADD ADHD in Adults and Children. Self-Help for Adult ADD / ADHD: Tips for Managing Symptoms and Getting Focused. Managing adult ADD / ADHD: What you need to know Adult ADD/ADHD can present challenges across all areas of life, from getting organized at home to reaching your potential at work. It can be tough on your health and both your personal and on-the-job relationships. Your symptoms may lead to extreme procrastination, trouble making deadlines, and impulsive behavior.
In addition, you may feel that friends and family don’t understand what you’re up against. Fortunately, there are skills you can learn to help get your symptoms of ADD/ADHD under control. You can improve your daily habits, learn to recognize and use your strengths, and develop techniques that help you work more efficiently, increase organization, and interact better with others. Adult ADD / ADHD self-help myths You may be holding onto misconceptions about how much you can help yourself with adult ADD/ADHD. MYTH: Medication is the only way to solve my ADD/ADHD.
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