Mental Illness
Mental illness can be difficult to understand and live with. One’s senses, feelings or ability to reason can be distorted, influencing how we interact with ourselves, other people, and our surroundings. Loss of hope and motivation can lead to isolation and inactivity. Being stuck in a pattern of suffering with mental illness is confusing and scary for both individuals and loved ones. While diagnoses help us organize the illnesses people experience, symptoms and treatment varies by individual.
More than 50% of Canadians experience mental illness in their lifetime. Some of the more frequent concerns include mood or anxiety disorders, as well as trauma, addiction, and psychosis. The causes and effects of mental illness vary between people, even within the same type of disorders. Historically viewed as untreatable, many people were subject to ignorance, misguidance and suffering. Clinical understanding and ability to help has come a long way. There is no easy fix, but with patience and effort there are good treatment options. Clinical research largely agrees that medication and therapy combined is most effective to treat mental illness.
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Mental Illness concerns
- Impaired, disorganized or irrational thinking
- Emotion dysregulation and impulsivity
- Sudden changes in activities or interests
- Sleep and personal care issues
- Social and relationship issues
- Addiction and other destructive behaviors
We will help you
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Understand illness with compassion
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Organize thoughts & perspectives
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Learn to regulate emotion & mood states
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Practice healthy habits to stay balanced
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Participate in regular activities & social life
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Avoid destructive impulses & behaviors
Mental Illness can contribute to suicide or self-harm risk. If you or someone you know requires urgent help,
please call the distress line at 780-482-4357 (Edmonton) or 1-800-232-7288 (Rural).