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Physical health for people with mental illness Your Health in Mind

WebHaving a mental illness can make it more challenging to stay physically healthy. Some of the reasons for this are: the symptoms of a mental illness can make it harder to exercise, eat well or give up smoking. certain medications can have side effects that cause physical health problems. health professionals sometimes focus on a person's mental

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Anxiety disorders Your Health in Mind

WebAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in Australia and New Zealand. Around 1 in 3 of us will have an anxiety disorder at some point in our lives. …

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Depression Your Health in Mind

WebPeople with other mental health problems such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia can also have depression. Depression is a part of …

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Your Health …

WebRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a medical treatment for major depression. It involves placing a padded device on the head. The device uses a …

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ADHD in adults Your Health in Mind

WebThe main features of ADHD are: difficulty paying attention (for example to workplace tasks, conversations, or personal belongings) hyperactivity (for example fidgeting or being …

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Borderline personality disorder Your Health in Mind

WebBorderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that: makes it hard for a person to feel comfortable in themselves. causes problems controlling emotions and impulses. …

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Treatment of eating disorders Your Health in Mind

WebYour health-care team will talk this over with you in detail, but these are some key points: Adequate nutrition is a non-negotiable part of your treatment plan. Getting back to a …

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Who can help with depression

WebPsychiatrists are medical doctors who are experts in mental health. They are specialists in diagnosing and treating people with all types of mental illness. Psychiatrists have a …

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Your Health in Mind

WebElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment for severe depression, mania and schizophrenia. ECT uses a small electrical current to briefly stimulate the brain. It’s performed under anaesthetic in a hospital. Evidence shows that ECT clears symptoms of depression and other mental illnesses. ECT is safe, painless and effective in

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Psychiatrists and psychologists: what's the difference

WebPsychiatrists prescribe medication, psychologists can't. Psychiatrists diagnose illness, manage treatment and provide a range of therapies for complex and serious mental …

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Your first appointment Your Health in Mind

WebYour first appointment with a psychiatrist will usually be 1–1.5 hours long. Your psychiatrist will: listen to you talk about your concerns and symptoms. ask questions about your …

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Self-care for depression Your Health in Mind

WebHealthy eating can prevent depression, and might improve symptoms if you already have it. Aim for a balanced diet containing: zinc – found in grains (e.g. wheat, oats, rice, barley, millet and corn), lean red meats, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds, beans, milk, cheese and yoghurt. folate – found in leafy green vegetables.

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Psychiatric hospitals Your Health in Mind

WebTypes of hospitals. In Australia there are psychiatric units in major public hospitals, as well as specialist psychiatric hospitals that can be public or private. In New Zealand, all …

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Addiction Your Health in Mind

WebAn addiction is a health disorder where you are unable to stop doing something that is causing harm to you or others. The most common addictions are to alcohol, tobacco, …

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Schizophrenia Your Health in Mind

WebSchizophrenia is a mental illness that affects how the brain works. People with schizophrenia experience psychosis, which means they can have serious problems with …

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Self-care for schizophrenia Your Health in Mind

WebPublic mental health crisis assessment teams (sometimes called CAT teams) are trained mental health professionals linked to your local health service. In a crisis, you can call them to speak about your situation, treatment and symptoms. If necessary, they can visit you or arrange follow-up with your own treatment team.

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Mental health professionals: Who's who

WebPsychiatrist. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are experts in mental health. They are specialists in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. Psychiatrists have a …

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Mental illnesses & disorders Your Health in Mind

WebSchizophrenia. A-Z fact sheets. Information and advice from psychiatrists about common mental illnesses and disorders.

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Who can help with schizophrenia

WebPsychiatrists: their role in treating schizophrenia. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are experts in mental health. They are specialists in diagnosing and treating people with …

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Self-care and helping someone with an anxiety disorder Your Health …

WebIf you are feeling too anxious to concentrate, try this slow breathing technique. Hold your breath for 5 seconds. Breathe in for 3 seconds. Breathe out for 3 seconds. Keep doing these slow breaths in and out for 1 minute. Repeat for …

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