Mental Health Discussion

[Tim Sheens]

Any ideas on how to convince.or force someone to see a mental health professional?
Bringing up the issue and ensuing issues with the person in question only results in aggressive arguing and dismissiveness
Someone close is not coping well, and it's taking its toll on the rest of us

Doing a CERT4 Community Services course and the Work with people with mental health component at the moment, starting last week. To your ultimate sentence, I am studying it to get back into the workforce part-time to work around mental illness in the family, which has taken a huge toll on us as a unit and left to fester only worsens, often and making recovery harder.

I am not qualified to give proper advice, though firstly if there is any concern of danger to the individual and/or those around them, call the authorities on 000 or the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 for professional help and advice. From experience, don't wait and let things get out of control without forcing the issue, even though one doesn't want to force someone you love into something.

If not urgent and still refusing help, I would suggest his/her GP as the first port of call for a chat and whilst there are certain privacy matters, they will often talk to family or at least take concerns on board, particularly if a minor is involved. If the doctor is shared, a joint consultation for support may also be possible.

Good luck with it, especially if paranoia is involved and happy to lend a non-judgemental ear if you ever feel the need.

 

[Cobarcats]

Works the other way too. Can recall half a dozen occasions since mask mandates have been lifted when people have made snide remarks about me choosing to continue wearing a mask.

That sux, I actually feel naked without wearing my weststigers mask.
Might try that one day, going to the shops naked wearing nothing but my mask, practicing safe se* 🌝

 

[Cobarcats]

Doing a CERT4 Community Services course and the Work with people with mental health component at the moment, starting last week. To your ultimate sentence, I am studying it to get back into the workforce part-time to work around mental illness in the family, which has taken a huge toll on us as a unit and left to fester only worsens, often and making recovery harder.

I am not qualified to give proper advice, though firstly if there is any concern of danger to the individual and/or those around them, call the authorities on 000 or the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 for professional help and advice. From experience, don't wait and let things get out of control without forcing the issue, even though one doesn't want to force someone you love into something.

If not urgent and still refusing help, I would suggest his/her GP as the first port of call for a chat and whilst there are certain privacy matters, they will often talk to family or at least take concerns on board, particularly if a minor is involved. If the doctor is shared, a joint consultation for support may also be possible.

Good luck with it, especially if paranoia is involved and happy to lend a non-judgemental ear if you ever feel the need.

Well said FG

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

That sux, I actually feel naked without wearing my weststigers mask.
Might try that one day, going to the shops naked wearing nothing but my mask, practicing safe se* 🌝

I don't wear a Tigers mask, I'm not that keen to be abused.

 

[Cobarcats]

I don't wear a Tigers mask, I'm not that keen to be abused.

Oh so your saying you'll walk naked to the shops wearing a wiggles mask? 🤣

 

[upthetigers]

The concept of RUOK day is great but it shouldn't just be said one day of the year. People are good at putting on a mask and keeping their personal issues to themselves.

Don't be afraid to ask a mate if they're doing ok. If you ask them how they're going they will be more willing to open up to you and it will be a huge relief!

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Oh so your saying you'll walk naked to the shops wearing a wiggles mask? 🤣

At least kids won't laugh at me then. My neighbours 5 year old grandson heckled me when he saw me in a Tigers jersey.

 

[tony soprano]

Might be certain exceptions to the rule depending on circumstances.

Just from my observations, working in the field, almost every time a GP kinda opts to not get involved as there is certain risks involved in chartering medications so they leave it up to the psychiatrists.

Does the referral, mental health care plan and then the psychiatrist visits take place and the medication is worked out from there, in collaboration with the GP who will follow the psychiatrists advice and provide the scripts.

This is the procedure I've seen countless times but yeah not aware of the people you know so could be a possibility...

Sweet mate, I think in reality a lot of people cannot afford or do not want to see a psychiatrists. Guess that's a system issue.

 

[Merlot]

help my Team Sux n its only round 2,

 

[Demps]

help my Team Sux n its only round 2,

I'm with ya bro.
🫂

 

[GNR4LIFE]

help my Team Sux n its only round 2,

I play Supercoach, so I’ve been hit with a double whammy

 

[Cobarcats]

help my Team Sux n its only round 2,

I suggest you have a nice glass of wine, relax to some peaceful music, eat your favourite bar snacks, THEN JUMP OFF THE BALCONY. [just kidding]

 

[Merlot]

I suggest you have a nice glass of wine, relax to some peaceful music, eat your favourite bar snacks, THEN JUMP OFF THE BALCONY. [just kidding]

no disrespect .LETS HOLD HANDS n take flight

 

[Cobarcats]

no disrespect .LETS HOLD HANDS n take flight

Fly like an Eagle [Steve Miller Band?]
I think the whole forum would pay an entry fee to see you Merlot and Cobarcats holding hands and jumping off the porch. 😁

 

[Merlot]

Fly like an Eagle [Steve Miller Band?]
I think the whole forum would pay an entry fee to see you Merlot and Cobarcats holding hands and jumping off the porch. 😁

speak 4 your self b artch.lol

 

[Kaito]

Both gone 4 the season with hip dislocations 😆

 

[Merlot]

so my team sux .again.welcome 2 the club[get out now]lets not turn on each other,no matter how much u make me scratch

 

[Cobarcats]

so my team sux .again.welcome 2 the club[get out now]lets not turn on each other,no matter how much u make me scratch

Merlot can you read your last post and decipher it for me, what's with the scratch?

 

[Merlot]

Merlot can you read your last post and decipher it for me, what's with the scratch?

upset itchy,fight or flight

 

[Cobarcats]

Everything is going to be fine Merlot. 🤜🤛