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Psychiatrists Share The Most Profound Things Patients Have Said About Mental Health

Psychiatrists Share Profound Things Patients Have Said About Mental Health
Rachel Moss
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Psychiatrists have been sharing the most profound things their patients have said about mental illness on Reddit.

The comments, posted by professionals who have helped people with conditions including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and schizophrenia, offer a truly insightful view on what living with mental health issues can be like.

Read just a few of the eye-opening anecdotes below:

Useful websites and helplines:

  • Samaritans offers a listening service which is open 24 hours a day, on 116 123 (UK and ROI - this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill.)

  • Mind, open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on 0300 123 3393

  • Get Connected is a free advice service for people under 25. Call 0808 808 4994 or email: help@getconnected.org.uk

  • HopeLine runs a confidential advice helpline if you are a young person at risk of suicide or are worried about a young person at risk of suicide. Mon-Fri 10-5pm and 7pm-10pm. Weekends 2pm-5pm on 0800 068 41 41
How To Help Someone Struggling with Mental Health issues
Show concern about them and let them know that you have noticed something different about them recently(01 of05)
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If this leads them to open up, listen to what they are finding difficult without interrupting or asking too many questions(02 of05)
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Validate what they have said and reassure them that it is good that they have told you and that you would like to help If you feel able to, offer to meet them regularly to try to support them with their difficulties(03 of05)
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If you are concerned that you are out of your depth, encourage them to seek help and get information for them about how to do so(04 of05)
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If you are worried that they are so depressed that they may pose a significant risk to themselves, you need to tell someone in a position of responsibility(05 of05)
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SEE ALSO:

Professor Green: 'Suicide Isn't About Us, It's About That Person And What They Went Through'

Why Men Experience Depression Differently To Women

[H/T Metro]

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