#mental health services

[furiousgoldfish]

as extra information if you can, leave your country in the tags and whether you feel safe or not!

#mental health services #mental health #therapy #psychiatrists #psychologists #trauma recovery #healing #going to therapy

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Volunteer firefighters and volunteer ground search and rescue teams in Nova Scotia now have access to mental health supports at any time and at no cost. The Government of Nova Scotia announced that services are available on Friday. The program was originally announced in November 2023. According to a news release, the program will give volunteer first responders and their families’ access to a range of mental health and wellness services like personal and family counselling, along with stress management, nutrition advice and more. In Nova Scotia, there are about 6,000 volunteer firefighters and 1,200 ground search and rescue volunteers.

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[kitten-forward]

#mental health #mental illness #mental wellbeing #positive mental attitude #adhd #mental wellness #positivity #self healing #therapy #body positive #mental health support #mental health stuff #mental health services #mental health struggles #mental health issues #spoonie #self care #self love

[livsworld-ndstyle]

destigmatizing mental illness

i mention some laws that may not be the same in other regions but i’ll provide a link to other disability laws in regional areas.

p.s. before i begin tysm @wonkybrain-disorder for being the only vote:)

and no, im not gonna present super well-known responses., but the opposite.

1. choose your words wisely and carefully.

recently i’ve seen the “acoustic” and “restarted” joke flood across social media and if i’m being superbly honest it’s insane how neurodivergent people came up with it and the neurotypical population took it.

a lot of people in my school causally throw out the r-word, which is insane, because when i do hear it, i know they’re joking but that word isn’t a joke and i always feel like im in such proximity every time i hear it.

2. besides public education and teaching people about the meaning of mental illness, which doesn’t work, because either we don’t want to tell people about it because we’re scared of a reaction in the wrong way or any other rational fears, i’m not going to mention that.

what you should do is try and increase any form of accessibility services. if a person is in a wheelchair and paralyzed and all the building has is stairs, you are not being accommodating. the same thing has to do with if you’re an educator denying a student’s accommodations and treating them like crap in the education setting. well one, if the student has a disability under IDEA or ADA, IDEA being the individuals w disabilities education act and ADA being the americans w disabilities act.

here is the link i mentioned in the subtext under the title.

3. besides the education community, also spread awareness in the workplace!

a lot of people even with disabilities and mental health issues are presently seen in the workplace and it’s great to see the uptick in that statistic, but to continue that, we must keep pushing for equitable access to awareness in the workplace!

4. this may be a bit of a personal one for me and maybe some others- but i wish teachers wouldn’t make it instantly obvious that something is wrong with you - they’ll do anything to treat you differently and it turns a light on in the neurotypical brain that makes them think that everything they’re seeing is concrete evidence.

here’s a great video we watched in my health education class, if you’re willing to see a short video.

we watched this during our mental health unit and i loved that unit, its always a great one seeing attempts to make the world a better place!

5. also neurotypical people LOVE to say “everyone’s just a little bit + some random disorder”

it’s annoying to those who have whatever the disorder is.

like saying i’m autistic isn’t an adjective in the way that it’s a personality trait, because it’s not.

saying everyone’s a little bit autistic kills us all.

6. unsupportive parents.

there are parents out in the world who don’t believe in mental health for what it is and just think its an internet craze. if it was an internet craze, why are more and more people still getting diagnosed to this day?

[ i might add to this post later on if ideas come to mind, but that’s it for now! ]

i guess if you have more tips that i didn’t mention- feel free to comment or reblog this post!

also once again tysm @wonkybrain-disorder for suggesting this through the poll :)

#neurodivergent #actually autistic #i don’t know what to tag this #actually neurodivergent #school #autism #learning disability #autism masking #asd #low support needs #mental health #mental health support #mental health awareness #mental health services #mental ill health #Youtube

[theghostofaname]

If I had the ability to go through all the work and application process to get support i probably wouldn't need the support.

#mental health services #australian mental health care #ndis registration #mental illness #disability #questioning asd #asd assessment #asd

[selectivechaos]

mental health support really does vary by area and it mostly doesn’t reflect your worth, importance, or the severity of your mental illness if you can’t access support or can’t access the level of support you need.

like seriously in some places you can have a 5 panic attacks and flashbacks in the street and no-one will give a second glance. but in other places they actually will fucking stop to help you. i’ve moved somewhere else and like it shocks me how much support is offered here, simply because it’s available (whether it is accessible is another question).

so if anyone says to you “there are resources out there” always fucking question whether those resources are accessible (physically, financially, practically etc.) and suited to your needs. because there’s privilege in saying that.

but also please don’t assume that no-one will help you, or that there won’t be accessible support available. because sometimes we don’t look for it, or even reject it, because we aren’t used to anyone giving a shit.

it’s so easy when your mental health has been neglected by the local govt, the services, the people around you etc, to believe that it is a trivial concern or that you don’t matter.

you aren’t wasting anyone’s time, maybe they just didn’t have the time to give, but that doesn’t mean that someone else won’t. 🌹🌹

#mental health services #actually mentally ill #mental health recovery #long post #not sm/sad

[wecandoit]

Hi friends, with uni starting up again I've been really motivated and grateful, but I am going through a lot mentally and emotionally with family stuff (more than usual lol) so I was considering using the uni counselling service. The qualm I have is that I only get access to four sessions for free, and then can have only six more for the year (billed). I'd rather not start at all than be cut off from sessions before I can reap the benefits...

That's why I wanted to ask anyone who has used university- or college-based counselling services what your experience of it was. you can just answer in the poll, but i'd also really appreciate if you could tell me more about it in my inbox if you're open to it

#counselling #mental health #emotional wellbeing #emotional health #student life #student health #university counselling #counselling services #mental health services

[telekinesis-mind-control-comics]

#sociopath #aspd #sociopathic #socioeconomic #mental health #mental illness #actually mentally ill #positive mental attitude #mentally fucked #mental health support #mental health matters #mental health care #mental health posting #mental health stuff #mental health services #mental health shit #mental health struggles #mental health mention #mental health problems #mental health professionals #mental health positivity #mental health education #mental health empowerment #mental health awareness #mental health advocate #mental health advice #mental health advantages #mental health lifestyle #mental health symptoms #mental health sickness

[advicebymeforyou-blog]

When you are being dishonest with yourself about someone completely destroying your emotional health—that is the biggest sign it’s time to go.

#toxic relationship #toxic love #life coaching #life #lifelessons #relationships #emotional triggers #mental health services #mentorship #mental health

[earhartsease]

feeling a lot of impotent rage atm - the mental health team we've been waiting eight months for support from with our dissociative condition just unceremoniously discharged us with no offer of support, saying the fnd service we're also trying to get referred to (fnd itself being a terrible gaslighty diagnosis) is "more appropriate" - in spite of that service a) not having accepted the referral yet (turns out the neurologist hasn't even made the referral and wants to see us a month from now before even making it), b) having a really long waiting list so it'll be many months before they even assess us, and c) only having "entry level" psychological support on offer anyway, such as CBT and "perhaps you should meditate" (which we have been doing for 30 years and which addresses none of our health issues)

we are writing a blistering complaint letter, but it's not going to get us what we need and all of this is the fault of the Tories deliberately ruining the NHS for financial gain - may they die alone and in pain

#did osdd #functional neurological disorder #fuck the tories #mental health services #passing the buck into the void

[dontmeantobepoliticalbut]

A New York City directive allowing first responders to enforce a state law that allows them to potentially involuntarily commit people experiencing a mental health crisis can proceed after facing legal challenges by mental health advocates, a judge has ruled.

The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December. The legal challenge asked a judge to issue a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the city’s implementation of the policy.

The motion was filed on December 8 as part of an existing lawsuit that alleges New York City has consistently failed to provide safe and appropriate care to New Yorkers experiencing mental health crises. The plaintiffs argued the city’s plan is unconstitutional and violates an individual’s “freedom to live without unlawful seizures and excessive force by law enforcement.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams first announced the directive in November as part of an attempt to address concerns about homelessness and crime.

Adams said it was a myth that first responders can only involuntarily commit those who displayed an “overt act” showing they may be suicidal, violent or a danger to others, CNN previously reported. Instead, he said the law allowed first responders to involuntarily commit those who cannot meet their own “basic human needs” – a lower bar.

New York Lawyers for Public Interest, a non-profit civil rights law firm, said in a statement to CNN it was disappointed by the court’s ruling.

“The rights of New Yorkers with mental disabilities, particularly those who are unhoused, remain imperiled by the city’s new involuntary removal policy. Our litigation challenging the city’s use of New York Police Department officers as first responders when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis continues,” reads the statement from the firm, which was one of the plaintiffs in the December lawsuit.

Nicholas Paolucci, the director of public affairs at the New York City Law Department, said in a statement to CNN that the defendants are “pleased the court agreed plaintiffs have no legal standing to halt the Mayor’s sound and compassionate plan.”

NEW YORK CITY’S PLAN DRAWS CRITICISM

As part of the city’s plan, New York Police Department officers and first responders will get additional training to help them make such evaluations and a team of mental health technicians will be available, either via a hotline or video chat, to help them determine whether a person needs to be taken to a hospital for further evaluation, CNN previously reported.

The city also plans to develop specialized intervention teams to work side by side with NYPD officers.

Adams said first responders weren’t consistently enforcing the law because they were unsure of its scope, reserving it only for cases that appeared the most serious.

New York state enacted a law in 2021 to allow first responders to involuntarily commit a person with mental illness who needs immediate care. The directive led to a mixed response from officials, who acknowledged the challenges of properly and humanely treating mentally ill people.

“This is a longstanding and very complex issue,” NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said in a statement. “We will continue to work closely with our many partners to ensure that everyone has access to the services they require. This deserves the full support and attention of our collective efforts.”

Mental health advocates argued in their legal challenge that the city’s policy will authorize officers with “little to no expertise in dealing with individuals with mental disabilities…to determine whether an individual should be forcefully – often violently – detained against their will.”

“If the Involuntary Removal Policy is permitted to continue to be implemented, Plaintiffs and countless other New Yorkers will suffer irreparable harm, including a substantially increased likelihood that they will be subjected to unlawful detention and involuntary hospitalization just for exhibiting behavior perceived by a police officer to be unusual – whether the individual has a mental disability or not,” the advocates’ December motion stated.

#us politics #news #cnn #cnn politics #new york #new york city #new york police department #involuntary holds #involuntary hospitalization #mental health services #Judge Paul Crotty #sdny #Mayor Eric Adams #New York Lawyers for Public Interest #Nicholas Paolucci #New York City Law Department #first responders #Keechant Sewell #Involuntary Removal Policy #unlawful detention #2023

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The British Columbia government says 10 new Foundry centres are being developed in the province that will give young people and their families faster and easier access to mental health and substance use services. Foundry is an integrated health and wellness service for people aged 12 to 24. According to a statement from the province, new centres will offer primary care, counselling, early intervention, prevention and addictions supports. The province says it has earmarked close to $75 million for Foundry expansion, with new centres coming to Burnaby, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Quesnel, Sooke-Westshore, South Surrey, Vancouver, Vanderhoof and the West Kootenays.

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[solhwellness]

When to Start Therapy: 6 Signs It's Time to Seek Help | Solh Wellness

Most individuals don't have a lot of knowledge about mental health, and even those who do sometimes have trouble recognising when to get treatment. They frequently wonder if they should wait to take action to improve their mental health or if their situation is serious enough. They argue for a long time about whether to ask for assistance and when to hold off.

The general warning indications that it might be time to think about mental health therapy are as follows:

Discomfort that Persists: Therapy may be helpful if you have persistent emotional discomfort, such as depression, anxiety, or severe stress that interferes with your ability to carry out daily tasks.

Major Life Events: Dealing with big life events like a divorce, a loved one's death, a job loss, or a substantial shift can be challenging. The use of counselling throughout these changes may provide guidance and support.

Relationship Problems: Counselling can offer a secure environment to explore communication skills, address problems, and improve relationship dynamics if interactions with your spouse, family members, or friends are frequently tense.

Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: If you find that you frequently participate in unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance addiction, self-harm, or destructive behaviour, therapy may be able to help.

Lack of Self-Esteem or Identity Issues: Therapy can assist you in exploring and improving your sense of self, which will improve your overall wellness. Whether you struggle with issues of identity, worth, or poor self-esteem.

Interference with Daily Functioning: Therapy may be able to help you restore stability and improve functioning if your mental health issues are significantly affecting your performance at work, school, or in other important aspects of your life.

Conclusion

The right time of counselling initiation is debatable and ambiguous. However, you should seek counselling as soon as you're prepared. It doesn't matter if you think it's too early or too late to start counselling; what matters most is your own level of readiness and willingness. Remember that choosing to go to therapy is a personal decision, and that doing so when you're ready can improve your mental health.

#mental health therapy #should i take therapy #do i need therapy #mental health services #mental health awareness

[empyllon]

My DMs have been visited by the automated KokoBot. I have no idea about what this is (I do now after some research), or why it chose to message me (new account, tags maybe occurring often with mental health issues).

I am okay. In fact, this is the longest I've gone without feeling like I'm barely floating along my baseline, half drowning. But I get it, I get why automated systems would have a bias against differently abled individuals. My /dis/ability does not have to be the reason I'm having other issues, my body consists of parts that all has needs, and identifying them myself and healing them is what I've chosen. It's not on some chatbot to do.

Currently I've ignored this bot, but it doesn't have an option to decline, which makes me feel bothered, especially when it keeps messaging you. If you have automated systems, at least allow consent, or it's just annoying. I could block it too, but the idea of opting out by forcefully setting a boundary like that is gross, and screams of poor programming.

#kokobot #technology #flawed #opt in #mental health #just reflecting #just anti things #hermit mode #post PTSD #ptsd therapy #thriving #mental health services

[rose-tinted-wings]

Waiting for the Crisis Team to call.

Apparently they've been trying to call my phone... My phone doesn't work.

GP calls husband to make sure I'm still alive.

GP calls Crisis Team to let them know the correct number to call... That they've already been told...

This was all hours ago.

They're meant to call within 24hrs of the referral

So they've got 15mins to stay by that promise

Highly doubt.

My Mental Health Practitioner is calling me Monday to make sure I'm alive and have been taken care of.

Tbh I don't think anything will be done.

I don't think they'll call at all.

#mental illness #Crisis Team #mental health services #mental breakdown

[epoxyconfetti]

I want to know who at my local health department decided a) “we should put some ads on the internet for our mental health services ”; b) chose to put ads on Tumblr; and c) thought that the stock photos of a young goth-ish girl would grab their target demographic.

I’ve seen the ad on various other platforms with different models in the photos. But Tumblr gets the goth girl only, not the folks of various other ages and types. There’s a video which will not let itself be added here, but keeps jumping to the bottom of the post.

It links to a fairly simple webpage that links to county mental health services including direct links to crisis hotlines. It is fairly user-friendly and doesn’t scream “government web page.”

I have no clue whether this will reach anyone or not. I really hope that this reaches someone and is tax money well spent.

#mental health #mental health services #Youtube