Living With - Mental Illness/Mental Health: Recent Episodes
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Living with Mental Illness: Empowered Therapy & Training proudly presents our new ‘Living With Mental Illness’ program. This program will guide you on how you can help yourself and others with mental health, provide you with information on common disorders and extra tips and tricks so that you can feel empowered in the modern world where 1 in 4 have a mental disorder. So, grab your favourite drink and snack, get comfortable and listen right into our first episode.
Gain valuable insights into the warning signs of suicidal behavior as we delve deep into this crucial topic in our latest podcast episode. Learn how to recognize and respond to these signs effectively
Join us as we discuss vital steps to take when facing a potential suicide risk. Learn how to swiftly engage emergency services and provide crucial support in this important podcast episode.
Explore the increased risk of suicidal behavior among individuals exposed to attempted suicide in this informative podcast episode. Learn practical strategies to provide support, seek professional assistance, and create a safe environment for those affected.
Discover strategies to effectively cope with challenging circumstances in today's tips. Explore practical advice and insights to navigate adversity with resilience and strength, empowering yourself to overcome obstacles and find light in the darkest of times.
Today's tips encourage direct and compassionate dialogue about suicide. Learn how to approach the topic sensitively, opening vital channels for support and intervention. Together, let's break the stigma and promote understanding.
Unlock the power of non-verbal communication with today's tips, tailored to support individuals navigating mental illness. Discover subtle yet impactful ways to connect and understand others, fostering empathy and respect in every interaction.
Join us as we explore the power of listening in supporting mental health. Discover why prioritizing empathy over advice can make all the difference. Tune in for insightful conversations and practical tips on fostering meaningful connections and providing effective support.
Discover practical tips and compassionate guidance on how to support someone struggling with depression in today's segment of Tips of the Day.
Celebrate the essential role of professional support in mental health. Uncover the significance of seeking guidance from qualified experts for comprehensive well-being. Tune in for valuable insights and guidance on the path to mental wellness.
Join us as we explore the vital role of professional support in mental health. Discover why seeking help from qualified experts is essential for holistic well-being. Tune in to gain valuable insights and guidance on navigating the journey towards mental wellness.
Join us for today's podcast, where we discuss expressing your feelings while living with someone suffering from mental illness. Tune in for insights on navigating this unique journey with compassion and understanding.
Unlock the knowledge to identify signs of mental illness with today's tips. Join us as we explore key indicators and offer guidance on how to recognize when someone may be struggling. Tune in for actionable insights and support.
Empower yourself to support loved ones with mental illness while prioritizing your own well-being. In today's episode, we discuss essential self-care strategies tailored for caregivers and supporters. Tune in for tips on maintaining balance and nurturing your own mental health.
Empowerment through guidance: Today's episode discusses the importance of encouraging individuals to seek professional help. Join us as we explore actionable tips for supporting loved ones on their journey towards mental health assistance. Tune in to learn how you can make a positive impact.
Discover the strength in positive communication for supporting individuals with mental illness. In today's episode, we share insightful tips on expressing thoughts with empathy and optimism. Tune in for practical strategies to foster understanding and positivity in your interactions.
Empower yourself with strategies to support individuals facing mental illness. In today's episode, we discuss cultivating a compassionate and versatile approach. Tune in for essential tips on fostering understanding and connection.
Explore the complexities of mental illness and gain valuable insights with our podcast. Join us as we uncover essential tips and knowledge to promote understanding and support. Tune in now for a deeper understanding of mental health.
Gain valuable advice and compassionate strategies for aiding individuals navigating mental health challenges in today's empowering tip.
Learn how individuals uniquely respond to various situations and circumstances in today's insightful tip.
Discover essential insights and practical advice for supporting and living harmoniously with individuals grappling with mental health challenges in today's tip.
Globally, 1 in every 4 people have a Mental Disorder. So, it is likely that you or someone close to you has one. Finding out that you or a loved one has an illness can be mentally, physically and emotionally rough and preparation can possibly ease the transition. A loved one may also not know that they have a mental illness and being able to notice possible symptoms and tells are also valuable skills.
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a Mental Illness it may seem that your whole world has changed – you may start to wonder about things you’ve never thought about before and may feel scared and startled. This episode will cover some good working coping strategies to help you or others.
Living with a person who has a mental illness can be difficult at times especially when you don’t understand what’s happening. This episode will guide and lead you to some coping strategies, helpful advice and other bits and pieces that could be helpful such as, showing to them that you understand and not preaching or commanding them to do things.
Due to society’s pressures and stigma or other personal issues, people may find it difficult to say that they’re living with a mood disorder. Alternatively, they themselves may not know that they’re ‘Living With’ and it can sometimes be difficult to figure out why some people may have sudden mood changes. This episode will inform you of common signs of a mental illness and how to ask if they have one.
Causing 1 death every 40 seconds, suicide is the highest killer relating to mental health globally. This episode will guide you on what to do if you or someone you know is suicidal.
Worried about someone? Wondering if they’re suicidal? This episode will cover some common signs of suicidality that people have been proven to show and how to act upon it if they fit the criteria.
Are you finding it difficult to understand someone’s mental illness and health situation? This episode will guide you on some strategies and tips so that you understand and communicate better when dealing with mental illness.
Has someone with a mental health issue asked you for help? You maybe very confused on what to do or say. This episode will cover some tips and advice you can give and use such as, the names of people or places that they can go to, call message etc. For help.
If you want to better understand challenges that people living with mental illnesses – whether it’s for general life or directly so you can better communicate with one person, this episode is for you. We talked straight to people who have had a mental illness or are currently living with one so that you are best informed.
Communicating with someone with a mental illness whether it’s over call, by text or in person can be a challenging situation but the information covered in this episode may be of assistance.
This episode will provide a brief overview on what a person living with a mental health condition deals with and allows you to take a walk in their shoes.
Whether it be a child, parent, aunt, uncle, other relative or friend – caring for someone with a mental health disorder can be challenging, confusing and frustrating without the proper information and skills. But, don’t worry because this episode will guide you on these things, so you are best educated.
If you are a close friend or relative of someone with a Mental Health Disorder, then you are probably a support mechanism. Supporting someone with a Mental Health Disorder is a big responsibility and can also be a big challenge if you are confused. This episode was made to ease your frustrations and help guide you on how you can support others.
There are over 200 classified mental illnesses known currently. These illnesses can span from highly serious to mild and low depending on the disorder. But, the most common disorders are highlighted in this episode. We will guide you on better understanding the differences between mental illnesses.
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder are two mental disorders that have been given a lot of criticism, have great stigma and are clouded by a lot of misinformation. This episode aims to bust myths and unravel meanings, so you get quality information and understand how you or others are living with this illness.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) commonly referred to as Autism is a mental disorder that has also been given a lot of criticism, has great stigma and is clouded by a lot of misinformation. ASD is estimated to be present in 1 in every 160 children worldwide. Due to this alarmingly high number, having correct information from credible sources on how to communicate to and understand people living with ASD is more important now than ever.
Behavioural Disorders, as the name suggests, are disorders which are present in behaviour and have many different types and symptoms. Living with one can be very challenging and having correct information is crucial. This episode will provide and guide you with quality information so listen in.
Bipolar disorder is one of the most common disorders globally with some of the most challenging symptoms and effects. Living with Bipolar Disorder can be especially difficult and even with great amounts of information available, relevant and correct information is still difficult to find. We’ve done most of the starting work, but you have to continue it so, jump in.
Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD is a very challenging behavioural disorder that can last a lifetime if left untreated and has an especially immense emotional toll. Living with BPD can be strenuous and understanding it can be very confusing. This episode was created to guide you to better living with and guiding you to treating BPD as well as to make it easier for others to understand your disorder.
Concurrent Disorders are disorders that mix in a mental illness and substance abuse problems such as alcohol or drugs. Concurrent disorders are among the disorders with the highest number of people affected and can be quite difficult in terms of accepting problems. This episode will guide and ease you into how you can live with and better understand these problems.
Depression is the world’s largest mental disorder and affects an estimated number in the billions. Depressive disorders such as depression can range form mildly complex to extremely complex and can be treated through many routes. For more information take a listen to this episode.
An Eating Disorder is a type of concurrent disorder that is typically more complex and has a great stigma and a large amount of misinformation on it. This episode will touch on how people live with eating disorders and how you can aid yourself and others.
Grief & Loss are two incredibly difficult things to process and can lead to the creation of mental illnesses or further serving them. They can be challenging, complex and can last a lifetime. This episode will guide you on how you can live with grief and loss.
Tics & Tourette’s Syndrome is an issue that is created through a damage in mental health but have physical effects. The syndrome causes people to create unwanted sounds and movements such as tics, head shaking or spasms. This issue is highly stigmatised and living with this disorder is especially difficult in young ages. This episode will focus on Tics & Tourette’s and guide you to better live with or understand this.
Studies show that a large number of people with a mental disorder have an early onset as a child. As a concerned parent trying to prevent this, you may be confused. To gain guidance listen to this episode.
Mental Health during early childhood is a crucial stage in anyone’s life. It can dictate one’s future and the effects can last a lifetime. If you’d like to support a child and aid them with there development of healthy mental health this episode is for you no matter if you’re a parent, sibling, aunt, etc.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a disorder with symptoms such as anxiety and flashbacks and is caused by a traumatic experience such as car crash or time in the military. PTSD affects a lot of people and living with it is strenuous and difficult. This episode will guide you on what is happening and how to live with PTSD or help you understand what a loved one maybe experiencing.
Psychosis Disorder is when a person living with the illness experiences a disconnection from reality causing abnormal thinking such as Schizophrenia. These disorders are very confusing and you may be experiencing this without knowing. Listen to this episode to understand this disorder.
Self-injury is a behavioural disorder common especially in teens and young adults that is based around harming one’s-self for a sensation that is believed to relieve stress. Self-injury can be immensely harmful not only mentally but also physically and is incredibly risky as it can cause accidental death or lead to suicidal thoughts.
Emotional Regulation is a behavioural disorder that causes mood swings and behaviour and relationship issues. As the name suggests, it mainly effects a person’s emotions and can cause great emotional damage. This episode will focus on emotional regulation and what it’s all about.
The end of the program has come and to celebrate all that you’ve learnt over the 30 episodes, we’ll be concluding with tips to boost mental health.