6 ways tech is changing how we help people with mental illnessMental health is a serious issue in the US, but not enough people have access to professional help. Here are six ways tech is helping bridge that gap.TechRepublic
You may also want to list famous and successful people who live with mental illness (there are many sources for this). (I recommend you use examples of people who have openly talked about their mental illness and not those who are just assumed to have a mental illness, such as in the c...
Mental health conditions can manifest differently from person to person, so the best way to help teens is by learning common symptoms that might indicate your teenager could be struggling with their well-being: Changes in school performance: A noticeable decline in school performance or frequent abs...
Offer to help with everyday tasks Many people struggling with their mental health may find it difficult to make basic decisions. Instead of using a common phrase “I’m here if you need me”, try to be specific about what you’re offering. 3 ...
Find out who they want you to get in touch with. Urge them to get the proper medical assistance. Make sure they receive the necessary first aid if they have injured themselves. Being able to see, hear, or believe things that other people cannot may indicate a mental health issue. It...
Being the best partner to your significant other includes supporting them while they deal with things in their life: if they're having an issue with a friend or stressed about a particular class or project at work, part of your role as their partner is to help them through it. If...
In this study, I examined how people with serious mental illness defined and prioritized their service needs when released from jail and how these service priorities shaped the sequencing of help-seeking activities after their release. Data included ethnographic observations and interviews with the staff...
IT CAN BE REALLY DIFFICULT TO KNOW how to support someone’s mental health when you’re traveling with them. Many mentally ill people cope with traveling really well, but being prepared means that you can support them in the worst-case scenario. ...
In just a few months their mutual aid group with about a dozen members transformed into a space where more than 4,000 people come together every day to help each other get stuff done. Online communities focused on mental health that offer mutual aid, which is when people help each other...
Oldham says, so periodically reassuring them that they are worthy of your attention can help them feel safe around you. Watch what you say on social media: One of the best ways to help people with any mental illness is to be mindful of how you talk about it, both in person and on...