Living with Mental Illness
Little is more daunting than being diagnosed with mental disease or observing someone we love struggle with addiction. The
startling truth is that nearly half of us are, or have been, affected by
mental illness and addiction, and the number is growing all the time.
Stressors of daily living, including acting upon values related
more to acquisition and youthful beauty than to humanity, contribute
to our declining well being, and our various health, education and
justice institutions are having trouble keeping up with the
consequences of our societal lifestyle. Of course, biology provides
its own explanations for illness of all descriptions; understanding
how we arrive at our difficulties is not altogether helpful in the day to
day. Somewhere on our path to wellness, we need two things: the
voice of experience and practical recovery skills. This website is created
by those who can provide both, those whose experience includes
mental disease, or addiction, or both, who share with us the most
effective ways of dealing with the voices and the cravings and the
despair, and whose very being assures us we are not alone on the
path. The most often encountered conditions are described in some
detail, so that choices can be made about wellness that are informed. Whether you or someone you love could
use a helping hand, you'll find it here.
Resources:
Mental Health America is the country’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives, a primary goal of Mental Health is to educate the general public about the realities of mental health and mental illness.
The Canadian Mental Health Association is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Each year, it provides direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 135 communities.
The Mental Health Council of Australia is the peak, national non-government organization representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
National Association for Mental Health is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. Our vision is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect.
Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organization which aims to promote positive mental health and to actively support persons with a mental illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating their rights.
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