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  At times I did wonder if my experiences were different to other people’s, but I just didn’t have the right words to articulate what was going on. The lack of accurate language meant years of misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment pathways. I was first seen by a mental health team in early 2012, a month after my 16th birthday. However despite regular contact with various mental health teams it still took seven years until someone realised and acknowledged what I was experiencing. They saw that the symptoms didn’t match the words I was using. They took time to find out what was happening and finally gave me some words that fit my experiences. This not only meant that I gained insight but also meant that I could explain what was happening better. We will forever be grateful to those members of the crisis team that took the time to listen and hear. That validation and acceptance is important for anyone struggling with their mental health. After this, I began to acknowledge the other me...

  Although progress has been made, with lived experiences from black and ethnic minority individuals being documented and shared, I believe it’d be even more impactful to see more representation becoming the norm, and seeing an emphasis on LBGTQ+ and faith mental health within black and ethnic communities also documented and shared. Mental health stigma and discrimination is now being called out in all its subtleties, from highlighting the fact that ‘OCD’ is not a verb, or that a person with a mental health condition like bipolar isn’t an inherently dangerous individual. Society as a whole is learning to understand that people with mental health conditions are all around us, working, socialising, and leading full lives, because they aren’t defined by their diagnosis, and therefore shouldn’t be demonised by it either. A greater emphasis on mental health in black and ethnic minority communities is still needed.

  2020 is the first year I have really spoken this openly about my SAD, as previously I was afraid to mention having my mental health affected by the seasons changing, that others just think it would be an excuse for being grumpy, or in ‘one of those moods’. To finally stop all the self-stigmatising, to stop all of the behaviour that must look really odd to my work colleagues and friends, like making a strange excuse to rush outside for some precious vitamin D in a freezing wind with a winter sun. Seasonal affective disorder is real, and can be a serious issue. January tends to be the worst time of year for me, as it gets colder, it’s still dark a lot of the time which is reflected within my mood. It isn’t only the feeling low in mood, it’s having a short fuse, sleeping problems, it’s the feeling of ‘do I really have to face the day again?’ on some mornings, opening the curtains to dark grey skies and heavy rain with an instant inner sigh. It’s the lacking in motivation, the knowin...

  1. The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon 2. First, We Make the Beast Beautiful by Sarah Wilson 3. Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns 4. The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris 5. Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

 EXERCISE MORE POSITIVE THINKING EFFECTS YOUR PERFORMANCE TRASH YOUR NEGETIVE THOUGHTS TREASURE YOUR EXPRENCE MORE THAN YOUR POSSOSIONS  WRITE DOWN WHY YOU ARE GREATFUL PRACTICE MINDFULNESS DON'T FORGET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP DEDICATE A LITTLE TIME TO HELP OTHERS FOCUS ON THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE FOCUS ON YOUR STRENGTHS

  Who to Talk About Your Mental Health With Opening up about your mental illness will allow you to express how you truly feel and it gives others a chance to help you by guiding you through the difficult times. If you are experiencing any form of depression, or if you constantly experience negative thought patterns, seeking help with our  mood and anxiety treatment programs in Boca  will be extremely beneficial for your wellbeing. Visiting a therapist once a week will also aid in this process and you will start to feel the positive effects of opening up immediately. Banyan Mental Health also suggests that you lean on your loved ones in times of need and confide in someone about your struggles. You can talk about your problems with a trusted family member, friend, mentor, or therapist. Bottling up these thoughts could potentially turn into a bigger issue. Tips For Talking About Mental Health Talking about your mental health is important, but it can be difficult to open up....

  The prime minister of India has declared a three-week nationwide lock-down starting from midnight the 25th of March 2020 to the 14th of April 2020, explaining that it was an essential and effective measure for breaking the COVID-19 infection cycle. Social distancing is a critical means to break the cycle of infection. There is a significant decrease in growth rate and increased doubling time of cases because of the lock-down . In addition to various psychological problems like depression, anxiety, and panic disorder, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe threats to the lives and physical health of people around the globe. In response to the problems posed by the pandemic, various public health strategies such as isolation of infected or at-risk persons, reduction of social contact, and simple hygiene like frequent hand wash, have been advised to reduce the risk of infection. Although isolation helps in achieving the goal of reducing infections, reduced access to family, friends...

 Yes!! We all are fighting with it. COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has brought about a sense of fear and anxiety around the globe. This phenomenon has led to short term as well as long term psychosocial and mental health implications for children and adolescents. The quality and magnitude of impact on minors is determined by many vulnerability factors like developmental age, educational status, pre-existing mental health condition, being economically underprivileged or being quarantined due to infection or fear of infection. Self-motivation is good but that is not all. One needs to take some steps to remain positive during the lockdown. 

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