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Talking Minds: A Safe Place in an Unsafe Worlds - Mental Health Information, Education, Support, and Debate
Articles pertaining to mental health and mental disorder
Articles found in this category will include discussions such as those surrounding mental health asylums; social stigma and labelling; media representations of mental illness; social exclusion; and discrimination
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Childhood Mental Health

Sunday, 21 September 2008 00:00 Written by Companion
Talking Minds: Childhood Mental Health - Information, Education, and Support

The following tabs provide some educational information about childhood mental illness that you may find of interest. Just click on the tab that you wish to read to navigate the information available. Feel free to comment on any of the information published using the comments form at the bottom of the page.

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i-Research

Monday, 01 September 2008 00:00 Written by Companion
Mental Health - The social care research project (Mental Health, Substance Misuse, and Dual Diagnosis)

Having worked for over six years in the social care sector, working with clients who have misused substances; the researcher encountered much diversity, both with the people he worked with, and the issues they experienced ranged.

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What is Dual Diagnosis?

Monday, 01 September 2008 00:00 Written by Companion
Mental Health - Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Substance Misuse)

In short, a dual diagnosis describes people who share two or more diagnosis. In respect of this section, a dual diagnosis describes people who have an addiction to alcohol or drugs, and have a mental illness.

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About Mental Health

Monday, 25 August 2008 00:00 Written by Companion
Mental Health: About Mental Health - Information, Education, and Support

In definition, mental health explains a sense of well-being. Having good mental health, means that a person has the capacity in which to live a practical and positive lifestyle. Having good mental health means that a person has the resilience to positively tackle the challenges life provides.

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Sexuality and Mental Illness

Monday, 25 August 2008 00:00 Written by Companion
Mental Health - Sexuality and Mental Illness

In discussing sexuality and mental health, it is important to recognise historical changes and studies that have been conducted. Until 1967, male homosexuality was illegal in the United Kingdom. Female homosexuality, or lesbianism, was never outlawed, because Queen Victoria believed that female homosexuality did not exist.

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Ethnic Minorities and Mental Illness

Monday, 25 August 2008 00:00 Written by Companion
Talking Minds: A Safe Place in an Unsafe World - Mental Health Information, Education, Support, and Debate

Generally, everyone who has a diagnosed mental illness experiences some difficulties. These can consist of peer rejection, problems with attaining employment, or difficulties in grocery shopping. However, people from ethnic minority communities may experience additional difficulties such as accessing services.

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Who Gets Mental Illness?

Monday, 25 August 2008 00:00 Written by Companion
Talking Minds: A Safe Place in an Unsafe World - Mental Health Information, Education, and Debate

In short, mental illness can affect anyone, of any age, at any time. It can be triggered by a number of factors, these include: social problems, such as poverty; environmental issues, such as stress through work; physical trauma, such as injuries received from an accident; or genetic factors (illnesses inherited from family members).

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