Daily Archives: April 18, 2014

OVERVIEW •Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is not commonly used to treat mental illness and can be considered as rather controversial. Its use has significantly decreased in recent years and it is used far less than medication and talking therapies. •ECT involves … Continue reading →

OVERVIEW •Early intervention services work with you if you are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. •Psychosis is a term used if you experience a break with reality. This can include having unusual beliefs or seeing or hearing things that … Continue reading →

Feeling sad Everyone will experience sadness from time to time in the ups and downs of everyday life. However, a persisting period of sadness could point to a mental illness, including (but not limited to) depression and anxiety. Mental health … Continue reading →