Mental Health FAQ
Explore some of the most frequently asked questions I get about mental health, mental illness, and providing support to people in our community!
(approx 10 mins)
In this course, I answer:
When I’m supporting someone, is it ok to share my lived experience?
How do I be a better listener and more empathetic if I’m a really solutions-focused person?
How do I know if my young person is just being a ‘normal’ teenager or if there’s actually a mental health problem going on?
Are psychosis and personality disorders the same thing?
What do I do if the person I’m supporting is rejecting my help?
What if the person I’m supporting doesn’t want to seek professional help?
What do I do if the person I’m supporting doesn’t want me to tell anyone anything they’ve told me?
In what situations would a person be hospitalised for a mental health problem?