Advice lines Confidentiality Our helplines provide a confidential service. Telephone calls are recorded but for training purposes only. We only release details in very exceptional circumstances eg suspected terrorism or other threats to the safety of others. We can send you printed information using unmarked envelopes. Anonymised details of queries, such as age and query topic, are kept to help us develop the service and raise funds to keep it going. Access Hearing or speech impaired callers may contact us using the main helpline numbers or choose to use RNID textphone services to contact us. We can arrange an interpreting service using Language Line services. Cost Phone calls from UK landlines are charged at local rates. Donations to our work Our helplines are dependent on donations to remain open. Students We can't help you with essays or research projects, as our staff do not have the capacity. Quality assurance The Mind Infoline has achieved the Helplines Partnership Quality Standard for Helplines.
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia (/ˌskɪtsɵˈfrɛniə/ or /ˌskɪtsɵˈfriːniə/) is a mental disorder often characterized by abnormal social behavior and failure to recognize what is real. Common symptoms include false beliefs, unclear or confused thinking, auditory hallucinations, reduced social engagement and emotional expression, and lack of motivation. Diagnosis is based on observed behavior and the person's reported experiences. Genetics and early environment, as well as psychological and social processes, appear to be important contributory factors. Some recreational and prescription drugs appear to cause or worsen symptoms. Symptoms begin typically in young adulthood, and about 0.3–0.7% of people are affected during their lifetime.[4] The disorder is thought to mainly affect the ability to think, but it also usually contributes to chronic problems with behavior and emotion. Symptoms Positive and negative Onset Causes Genetic Environment Substance use Developmental factors Mechanisms Psychological Neurological History
About Rethink Mental Illness Welcome to Rethink Mental Illness. We help millions of people affected by mental illness by challenging attitudes, changing lives. Here is just a selection about what we do, and what it means for you. We believe a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. Over 40 years ago, one man bravely spoke about his family’s experiences of mental illness in a letter to the Times and in the process brought together hundreds to talk about their experiences of mental illness and support each other. Today we directly support almost 60,000 people every year across England to get through crises, to live independently and to realise they are not alone. When I was first ill, I had no hope. Advice and information We provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems. Services and groups We have over 200 mental health services and 150 support groups across England. Campaigning We're stronger with you Or raise funds Or give How we do it
Welcome to the Mental Health Foundation, the UK charity for everyones mental health Home | SPINZ - Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand provides information on safe and effective suicide prevention activities. We aim to improve your understanding of suicide prevention and your capacity to help those around you. We don't provide counselling or direct support services. If you are feeling suicidal, or know someone who needs help, check the help options on our website, or get in touch with our Resource & Information Service who can point you in the right direction to find help. We are a non-government, national information service run by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. Google+
Contact Mind City And Hackney: Mind City And Hackney For an easy online referral to all of our services, Please click Here. Enquiry Form If you require further information from us or have any comments, please fill in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. View Larger Map Get In Touch Need Help Now! Emergence liveto100.co.nz | Health & Wellbeing for New Zealanders Psychological Therapies When deciding on an appropriate counsellor or psychotherapist, it can be useful to understand the different therapies they may use. Although all can be effective, you may find one approach more appealing than another, or find that some approaches are better for a certain area of counselling or psychotherapy than others. Psychological therapies generally fall into four categories. These are behavioural therapies, which focus on cognitions and behaviours, psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapies, which focus on the unconscious relationship patterns that evolved from childhood, humanistic therapies, which focus on self-development in the 'here and now' and arts therapies, which use creative arts within the therapeutic process. This is a generalisation though and counselling or psychotherapy usually overlaps some of these techniques. Below is a breakdown of some of the different psychological therapies available. Cognitive and behavioural therapies Humanistic therapies Arts therapies
Self-harm Self-harm is when you hurt yourself as a way of dealing with very difficult feelings, old memories, or overwhelming situations and experiences. The ways you hurt yourself can be physical, such as cutting yourself. They can also be less obvious, such as putting yourself in risky situations, or not looking after your own physical or emotional needs. Ways of self-harming can include: • cutting yourself • poisoning yourself • over-eating or under-eating • burning your skin • inserting objects into your body • hitting yourself or walls • overdosing • exercising excessively • scratching and hair pulling. After self-harming, you might feel better and more able to cope for a while. If you self-harm, you may feel embarrassed or ashamed about it. Why do people harm themselves? There are no fixed rules about why people self-harm. Any difficult experience can cause someone to self-harm. • pressures at school or work • bullying • money worries • sexual, physical or emotional abuse • bereavement
Risperdal Consta (risperidone) Information from Drugs Generic Name: risperidone (injection) (ris PER i done)Brand Names: Risperdal Consta What is Risperdal Consta? Risperdal Consta (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperdal Consta injection is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression). Risperdal Consta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Important information Risperdal Consta is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Slideshow: 2013 Drug News Round-Up: Top 20 Stories While you are taking Risperdal Consta, you may be more sensitive to temperature extremes such as very hot or cold conditions. Before taking this medicine You should not use Risperdal Consta if you are allergic to risperidone. To make sure Risperdal Consta is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: Some people with mental illnesses have thoughts about suicide. FDA pregnancy category C. How is Risperdal Consta given?
MOODJUICE - Shyness & Social Anxiety - Self-help Guide If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes,' you may be experiencing symptoms of social anxiety and you may find this workbook helpful. If you are socially anxious, it is likely that you will experience some of the symptoms described below. Please tick the boxes which describe your feelings, physical symptoms, thoughts and behaviour patterns when in social settings. Feelings Anxious / on edge Vulnerable / under the spotlight Self conscious / out of place Embarrassed Physical Symptoms Face goes red (blushes) Butterflies in stomach / stomach churns Heart races Voice goes shaky / body trembles Sweat Dizzy / light headed Breathing changes Thoughts I have nothing interesting to say, I'm boring Everyone is staring at me People can tell how anxious I am I'll stammer / I'll blush I mustn't look anxious I look and sound stupid Behaviour Patterns If you have ticked a number of these boxes, you may be experiencing symptoms of social anxiety. What is social anxiety? What causes social anxiety? Phone: