Mental Health Aberdeen is a local charity that provides counselling and information services to adults and young people experiencing difficulties related to their mental health and wellbeing.
What do mental health charities do?
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
What mental health services are available in Scotland?
Free mental health support
- Breathing Space. Helpline: 0800 83 85 87.
- ChildLine (Scotland) NSPCC Scotland.
- PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide. Lineva House.
- Samaritans. Write to us at:
- Alzheimer Scotland. 160 Dundee Street.
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland. Thistle House.
- NHS inform.
- NHS Living Life.
What do you understand by mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. 1. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
How do I get in touch with mental health UK?
Use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111. You may be able to speak to a nurse, or mental health nurse, over the phone. A GP can advise you about helpful treatments and also help you access mental health services. You may be able to refer yourself to some services.
Which is the main function of the mental health team?
A community mental health team (CMHT) can support you to recover from mental health issues. They can give you short or long-term care and treatment if you are in the community. Health professionals from different backgrounds work in the CMHT. They work together to help you get better.
Who helps people with mental health issues?
These mental health professionals may also help assess and diagnosis mental health conditions.
- Psychologists.
- Counselors, Clinicians, Therapists.
- Clinical Social Workers.
- Psychiatrists.
- Psychiatric or Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.
- Primary Care Physicians.
- Family Nurse Practitioners.
- Psychiatric Pharmacists.
How long are mental health waiting lists Scotland?
81.4% of people started their treatment within 18 weeks of referral, compared to 83.1% of people for the previous quarter, and 82.9% of people for the quarter ending June 2021. The Scottish Government standard states that 90% of people should start their treatment within 18 weeks of referral to psychological therapies.
Are you allowed your phone in a mental hospital UK?
Patients should be free to use mobile phones in hospitals, including on the wards, where the local risk assessment indicates that such use would not represent a material threat to the safety, privacy or dignity of patients or others. The NHS Constitution outlines patients’ right to confidentiality.
Can you call police for mental health?
If you are concerned about your own mental health or the mental health of someone you care about, you should call NHS 111 or make an appointment with your GP, who can refer you to the right services. If someone is putting themselves or others in danger now, it’s an emergency and you should call the police on 999.
What are the 5 signs of mental illness?
Examples of signs and symptoms include:
- Feeling sad or down.
- Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate.
- Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt.
- Extreme mood changes of highs and lows.
- Withdrawal from friends and activities.
- Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping.
When should you check yourself into a mental hospital?
Why might I need to go to hospital?
- you need to be admitted for a short period for further assessment.
- there’s a risk to your safety if you don’t stay in hospital, for example, if you are severely self-harming or at risk of acting on suicidal thoughts.
- there is a risk you could harm someone else.
What are the 7 main mental disorders?
What Are the 7 types of Mental Disorders?
- Anxiety Disorders.
- Mood Disorders.
- Psychotic Disorders.
- Eating Disorders.
- Personality Disorders.
- Dementia.
- Autism.
What is classed as a mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis is when you feel at breaking point, and you need urgent help. You might be: feeling extremely anxious and having panic attacks or flashbacks. feeling suicidal, or self-harming.
What does A&E do for mental health?
We provide a rapid assessment of mental health crises and if necessary, our home treatment team provides an alternative to acute hospital admission.
How do you tell if you’re having a nervous breakdown?
Signs of a Nervous Breakdown
- Low self-esteem.
- Fearfulness.
- Irritability.
- Worrying.
- Feeling helpless.
- Getting angry easily.
- Withdrawing from family and friends.
- Losing interest in your favorite activities.
What are 3 treatments for mental health?
Treatment of Mental Illness
- Drug Therapy.
- Psychotherapy.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy.
What happens after mental health assessment?
At the end of the assessment
You should get the chance to ask questions about your condition, the diagnosis, possible causes, the treatments on offer, and how those might affect your life. You should also be involved in making decisions about what treatments are best for you.
What are the 3 main kinds of treatment for mental disorders?
Some of the most common mental health conditions are depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
They include:
- Psychotherapy or counseling.
- Prescription medicine.
- Support groups.
- Other therapies.
- ECT or other brain stimulation therapy.
How long does a nervous breakdown last?
A nervous breakdown can last from a few hours to a few weeks. If your breakdown has been going on for a while, and you need some relief, the following ten tips are for you. They will help you not only survive this difficult time, but they might even help you grow from this difficult experience.
Which symptom indicates that someone may need mental health treatment?
When to suggest professional help
- Struggling to work, parent or keep up at home.
- Unable to handle stress with normal coping strategies.
- Difficulty maintaining a healthy appetite or experiencing significant weight loss.
- Using drugs or alcohol to cope.
- Engaging in risk-taking behaviors.
- Unable to focus.
- Sleeplessness.