Mental Health General Staff
Romechia Simms: Lives Destroyed
The case of Romechia Simms and the subsequent death of her 3-year-old son Ji'Aire Donnell Lee was a tragedy, and is a stark reminder...
Eating Disorders: Everything You Need To Know
An Eating Disorder is a mental disorder that is characterised by abnormal eating habits, and generally, an unhealthy relationship with food. Eating disorders can...
Substance Related Disorders: Everything You Need To Know
A Substance-Related Disorder is a category of conditions which involve any form of substance abuse, substance dependence, and disorders that specifically arise from drug...
Dissociative Disorders: Everything You Need To Know
Dissociative Disorders are conditions that are characterised by problems with memory, perception, identity, behaviour and awareness. There are both physical and psychological symptoms caused...
Personality Disorders: Everything You Need To Know
A Personality Disorder is a condition which involves an individual thinking, behaving, feeling or relating in a very different way from the average person....
Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum: Everything You Need To Know
The Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum consists of a range of conditions that share the hallmark of obsessive and compulsive behaviours. An obsession is an unwanted and...
Somatic Disorders: Everything You Need To Know
Somatic Symptom Disorders are a group of mental health disorders that involve emotional pain being expressed as physical symptoms, which cause significant distress. While...
Schizophrenic Spectrum: Everything You Need To Know
Conditions on the Schizophrenic Spectrum include Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, among other debilitating disorders. These severe disorders are characterised by a wide range of...
PTSD & Trauma: Everything You Need To Know
Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is an anxiety-based condition that is characterised by a traumatised reaction to being involved in or...
Bipolar Disorder: Everything You Need To Know
Bipolar Disorder (once known as Manic Depression) is a serious mental health condition characterised by intense mood swings. Someone with Bipolar Disorder will experience...
