10 Self-Help Tips For Coping With Mental Illness

Different mental illnesses affect different people in different ways. A person experiencing mental ill health may not have full control of perceptual or thought processes or emotions, particularly
during acute episodes of illness. Timing is of paramount importance. For some people, mental health issues can impact on perceptions, thoughts or emotions and so reduce a person’s capacity to understand what is happening to them.
People who have a mental health issue (and their families) often experience stigma and discrimination because of widespread community misunderstanding. In some areas, they also have fewer options to access specialist housing, and disability support services that they need to assist them to live well in the community of their choice. This is the main reason why families
and carers carry the responsibility of care and support of their family member. Without families, the strain on health and disability support services would be greatly increased.