This page is about our Insights from a Qualitative Study by Social Worker: Dr Ilse van der Walt.
Caregivers of bipolar disorder (BD) patients are affected by the illness and the associated stigma. It is difficult for caregivers to take on the responsibilities and roles of the patient, which affects their social functioning. Introduction Patients suffering from BD and their relatives are confronted with a lifelong disease which
Most of us, have at some point in our lives suffered from some form of emotional or mental distress. We might feel a bit down in the dumps or just felt overwhelmed by circumstances. On many of these occasions, it is natural to have certain feelings and emotions, but when
On October 10th we celebrate Mental Health Day, to shed light on mental health It’s likely that you know someone that is currently struggling with mental health conditions. We all know someone in our inner circle that can benefit from a mental health care professional’s help. Mental health day is dedicated to
Munchausen Syndrome is a serious mental illness where an individual will pretend to suffer from an illness for the sake of attention from others. The condition is usually underpinned by either a behavioural or compulsive disorder, with individuals struggling with severe emotional deficits. They feed off attention from friends, family, and even co-workers – their only
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition marked by three hallmarks: an inflated sense of self, a severe lack of empathy, and a deep need for attention. Because of this, narcissists are usually described as egotistical, arrogant, demanding, and manipulative. Setting in during early adulthood, NPD tends to affect men more than
Living with mental illness presents two sets of challenges: Firstly, there are the symptoms of the illness itself that can be disabling and disruptive to a healthy lifestyle. Second, people with mental illness have to constantly contend with the prejudice, stigma, and stereotypes related to what it means in society at large to
Studies done on mental health issues in adolescents indicate a serious problem growing in our society. Consider that […]
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