News from the frontline this week: a meeting with the inspiring American CEO of a new charity MQ, which is researching treatments into mental ill health. The bad news? There’s no one magic bullet. Drugs work – for some. Psychological approaches – cognitive behavioural therapy and the like – again work for some, in both cases with success rates of around 30 to 50 per cent. (Didn’t dare ask more about how they work out these stats.) Cures are subject to fashion. Long gone are the days when Prozac was the golden girl of antidepressants: now we are far more conscious of its at times unfortuanate side-effects. Mindfulness is having a moment, but again spend time with its proponents and you’re sure to find some who seem to be using it to smooth over issues they really should be seeing a therapist about. Regular readers know I am consoled and calmed by poetry which most definitely isn’t for everyone. As Molesworth puts it, ‘You have to sa the weedy words and speke them beaitfully as if you knew what they meant’. The good news? Keep reading this column. All we know is that different approaches, and very often a combination, can prove keys to calm.
http://nottinghillpost.com/news/kellys-keys-calm-4/
Thank you Rachel ... I am currently reading your book...... I know your pain... been there ... done that ... you are so fortunate to have had family that supported and loved you... and continue to do so..... xxxxx I applaud your bravery in sharing your experiences..... :-)
ReplyDeleteSadly stigma with mental illness is still very strong.......even amongst families.... I wish you the very best for the future and thank you once again for sharing.... :-)
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