Crisis: Helplines

In case of a mental health crisis, whether it be you or someone close to you, these helplines should be your first port of call! Disclaimer: - Helplines, websites or emails may be out of date. They may not be manned 24 hours. Where possible open hours have been listed.  - Some helplines may cost more from mobiles or from outside the country. Check the country code before calling. - Some helplines may be affiliated with companies or have religious backing. - Where possible, clicking the phone...

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In the news: 17/04/13

Wrapping up this week's mental health news, research or otherwise. Disclaimer: Some of the sources of these articles are suspect or untrustworthy. Some of the research may not be very good quality. Please take that into account when viewing them.  Some of these links may be triggering to certain aspects of mental health, including, but not limited to, abuse, self-harm and suicide. Celebrity L'Wren Scott, girlfriend of Mick Jagger, commits suicide aged 49 White Dee, star of Benefit's Street,...

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Focus: Trichotillomania

In the new this week: Ruth Walters speaks out about her Trichotillomania What is Trichotillomania (TTM)? TTM is defined as a compulsive urge to pull out your own hair, including (but not limited to) eyebrows, eyelashes and actual hair. TTM is considered an 'impulse control disorder' but is often related to anxiety disorders. TTM may also cause people to eat the hair that they pull.  What...

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MIND: Petition for Mental Health Funding

This is something really important to me that I want to raise awareness of while it's still running. MIND, the National Association for Mental Health in the UK, are campaigning to end the cuts to mental health services that are being imposed by the current government using this petition. According to MIND, 30,000 people have lost their social care since 2005, and the current funding cuts have...

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Taking the first step: What to expect

So, you've decided to approach a healthcare provider about getting help for your mental illness. This is the biggest and best step you can take, so if you are at this point, congratulations! This step is scary, and often it's a fear of the unknown. Are they going to lock me in an asylum and throw away the key? Will they judge me? Here's what to expect from that first appointment. 1) Preparation Before...

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Welcome to PsychAware!

PsychAware is a blog dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and mental illness through research, publications, events and much more! The goal is to remove the stigma of mental health and allow it to become something we can all talk about, openly and freely, without any fear of judgement. Mental health is the same as physical health, at one time or another any of us may need help. Let's...

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