Mental Health Awareness

What is mental health?

Mental health is a personal condition with regard to ones’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being, it affects how we think, feel and act. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions the United States is facing today. More than 1 in 5 adults and youths ages 13-18 live with a mental illness. The most common mental illnesses are;

  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
  • Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
  • Anger 
  • Suicide

Causes 

According to research, there is no single cause of mental illness, but a number of factors can contribute to the risk of mental illness such as

  • Use of alcohol or drugs 
  • Loneliness or isolation 
  • Biological and chemical imbalances in the brain 
  • Ongoing medical conditions such as cancer
  • Stress 
  • Childhood experiences of abuse that cause trauma 

Despite progress in some countries, people with mental health conditions often experience severe human rights violations, discrimination, and stigma. However many mental health conditions can be effectively treated at relatively low cost, yet the gap between people needing care and those with access to care remains substantial.

At Havenly Care Solutions, all our staff are trained and understand the signs, symptoms, and causes of mental health issues. Our team is working hard to Increased mental health awareness on all fronts to help reduce stigma.

We understand how challenging caring for a loved one battling a mental health condition is and we are here to help. Our trained caregivers can help with safety supervision, personal care, transportation, and medication reminders. Our licensed nurses can help with wound care, medication management and administration, tracheostomy, and tube care among other needs. Visit Havenly care solutions today or call 781-257-2023 for more information.

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Location

703 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451

Phone

781.257.2023

Email

contactus@havenlycares.com