Just a random, out of interest really....
Has/or does anyone suffer from or have family/friend suffering from mental health issues?
Whether Depression, Anxiety, through to Annoerxia or Bullimia...
I suffered from severe clinical depression, was medicated, had counselling etc.
I now work Mental Health for the NHS (after 4 years of training at uni) and find it a rewarding and challenging role and get a lot from "giving something back" to those who need my help the most.
I ask because a few weeks ago, I noticed some subtle changes in my sister in law. I voiced my concerns and 2 days ago she was diagnosed with depression.
I know the national statistics for MenHealth but wondered how accurate they were in relation to "real world"
Not expecting you to post the ins and outs, the why's and where's etc.
Just thought it could be an interesting, thought provoking topic and hey, who knows, it might spur someone to go to their GP if they relate to something posted.
For the record, I AM NOT A GP NOR PSYCHIATRIST AND THERE IS NO CLINICAL MERIT OR DIAGNOSIS IN THIS THREAD.
Ta
Has/or does anyone suffer from or have family/friend suffering from mental health issues?
Whether Depression, Anxiety, through to Annoerxia or Bullimia...
I suffered from severe clinical depression, was medicated, had counselling etc.
I now work Mental Health for the NHS (after 4 years of training at uni) and find it a rewarding and challenging role and get a lot from "giving something back" to those who need my help the most.
I ask because a few weeks ago, I noticed some subtle changes in my sister in law. I voiced my concerns and 2 days ago she was diagnosed with depression.
I know the national statistics for MenHealth but wondered how accurate they were in relation to "real world"
Not expecting you to post the ins and outs, the why's and where's etc.
Just thought it could be an interesting, thought provoking topic and hey, who knows, it might spur someone to go to their GP if they relate to something posted.
For the record, I AM NOT A GP NOR PSYCHIATRIST AND THERE IS NO CLINICAL MERIT OR DIAGNOSIS IN THIS THREAD.
Ta