Military And Mental Health
Little is known about the mental health of the 18,000 service personnel that rejoin civilian life each year. However, research has shown that those experiencing mental health problems during service are more likely to leave the forces, at which ... [... more]
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Alzheimer's
There are specialist teams in most areas that care for people with dementia; they're usually part of the local mental health services. It's usual for referrals to be made through a family doctor. Teams usually ... [... more]
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Welcome To The Mental Health Foundation
This is an 80 page digest of the latest mental health statistics. It is a quick reference tool of thoroughly researched and fully referenced facts and figures. Order now Find out what you can do for young people and read how Laura regained ... [... more]
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Smoking
Although many people with mental health problems say that they smoke to reduce their symptoms, they usually start smoking before their problems begin. Heavy smoking does not necessarily lead to fewer symptoms of mental health problems in the long ... [... more]
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Parents With Mental Health Problems
Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding experiences there is - but nobody says it's easy. This factsheet lists some resources which can help you if you are finding it difficult. ... [... more]
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Medication For Mental Health Problems
The side-effects or risks associated with a particular drug. All drugs have side effects, some of them unpleasant. Some drugs may also carry an associated risk. For example Lithium, which is used to treat bipolar ... [... more]
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Alcohol And Mental Health
One of the main problems associated with using alcohol to deal with anxiety and depression is the after effect, which may cause people to feel worse. Alcohol is thought to use up and lessen the neurotransmitters that ... [... more]
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Internet And People With Mental Health Problems
The information provided on one website or forum may flatly contradict the information provided on another. Take for example Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT), a controversial treatment, which has both supporters and ... [... more]
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Sleep Disorders, Information From The Mental Health ...
A good night's sleep is also important for childrens' physical and emotional health. Children need periods of uninterrupted sleep for optimal growth and development, but sleep problems are very common - especially among younger children. ... [... more]
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Depression
The first person to talk to about this is your family doctor, who may have a practice counsellor who you could talk to. Alternatively, you may be referred to the local community mental health team to see a community ... [... more]
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Difficult Situations
This drastic action should only be used as a last resort, but unfortunately it's sometimes necessary. Under the Mental Health Act 1983 someone can be compulsorily detained in hospital for their own safety or for the ... [... more]
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Attitudes To Mental Health Problems
Ill-conceived images used by the media add greatly to the distress of having a mental health problem because they reinforce stigma and prejudice in the general public. Yet, according to newspapers and television ... [... more]
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