The terms MENTAL HEALTH and MENTAL ILLNESS has different meanings for different people.
In Australia, the field of mental health describes an area of health that focuses on psychological, emotional and behavioural wellbeing of the population.
At HelpingMinds, we would like to differentiate between mental health and mental ill-health. Mental health refers to a balanced state of mind, whilst mental ill-health indicates that something is off-balance, off-centre and it is impacting on someone’s ability to live a normal life.
Mental ill-health is a broad term that includes both mental illnesses and mental health challenges.
A mental health challenge, is a health problem that significantly affects how a person feels, thinks, perceives, behaves and interacts with other people. It can include behavioural issues or problems processing thoughts that often causes significant distress or functional impairment.
A mental illness or disorder is classified more severe than a mental health challenge or condition.
To learn more about some common mental health challenges, click on the links:
Recovery is different for every person living with mental health challenges. Recovery is a process, sometimes ongoing and lifelong, defined and led by the person with the illness, through which they can achieve a meaningful and contributing life in the community.
This can be a stressful, overwhelming and isolating experience.
Here is some more information to help you understand what your loved one is going through and how to help yourself.
The best way to help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or illness is to offer a listening ear and let them know you are there for them.
Often, we have a strong desire to ‘fix’ or ‘solve’ someone else’s problem, however, this is not your role and should be left to a professional. The best thing you can do is to help them find an appropriate service through a GP, mental health phone line, mental health service or by searching online.
Having someone close to you who lives with mental health challenges can be exhausting, frustrating, confusing and isolating. But you don’t have to go through it alone.
HelpingMinds® offers free and confidential support to people who are caring for someone living with mental health challenges. We offer free counselling, support groups, rest and revive activities, school holiday programs, family programs, youth programs and advocacy to people living in WA.
Would you like to know more about our free and confidential services and how we can support you? Please feel free to contact HelpingMinds® via the form below or on (08) 9427 7100. For one of our team to get back to you, we will require your email address and/or phone number. Please know all information provided will be treated completely confidential and in line with our privacy policy.
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HelpingMinds® respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and Elders, past and present. Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only.
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HelpingMinds® prides itself on being an accessible and inclusive organisation, ensuring everyone who needs support is able to access the right service and receive the help they need. If you require accessible locations, an interpreter or translator services, please contact us. For more information, see our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
Helping Australians since 1976.
© 2022 HelpingMinds®.
Privacy Policy
Eligibility Policy
Resources
Carer Rights
Feedback
How We Can Help
Supporting Mental Health Issues For Families, Young People & Adults.
Get In Touch
All calls made to our Carer Centre will be directed to our metro or regional offices.
Head Office
182 Lord Street, Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9427 7100
Fax: +61 (8) 9427 7119
Free Phone: 1800 811 747
HelpingMinds® respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present. Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only.
HelpingMinds® is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. HelpingMinds® welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. For more information, see our Diversity Statement.
HelpingMinds® prides itself on being an accessible and inclusive organisation, ensuring everyone who needs support is able to access the right service and receive the help they need. If you require accessible locations, an interpreter or translator services, please contact us. For more information, see our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
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