Speaking up for individuals with mental health issues
Understanding Mental Health
This page provides information about what mental health is, information about advocacy and your support when using our service.
Mental Illness
Mental illness can affect anyone; one in four people will experience an episode of mental ill health. Mental illness is a word though, not a sentence. With appropriate treatment and support people can rebuild their lives. Advocacy can enable and empower people to retake control of their lives and make informed choices about the issues affecting them
Mental illness can affect anyone; one in four people will experience an episode of mental ill health. Mental illness is not a life-long condition – with appropriate treatment and support people can rebuild their lives. Advocacy can enable and empower people to retake control of their lives and make informed choices about the issues affecting them
Mental Distress
Some of the most commonly diagnosed forms of mental distress are listed below:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Personality Disorder
- Psychosis
The NHS choices website, www.nhs.uk has an A-Z of mental health conditions and explanations