The mental health workers’ guide part 34

Part 34 of The Mental Health Workers' Guide considers the way that we use words like 'support' in mental health care, often without having the first clue about what we (or anyone else) actually means. Don't forget that you can download the podcasts and video clips that accompany this series here.

The word ‘support’ is meaningless in and of itself

The mental health workers’ guide part 33

Part 33 of The Mental Health Workers' Guide considers the dangers of blame in mental health care. Don't forget that you can download the podcasts and video clips that accompany this series here.

Don’t blame people with mental disorders for

behaving like people with mental disorders

20 commandments 20: Thou shalt help your client to keep up hope

The mental health workers’ guide part 32

Part 32 of The Mental Health Workers' Guide considers the danger of expecting perfection in mental health care. Don't forget that you can download the podcasts and video clips that accompany this series here.

Don’t expect your service user to perform perfectly.

You don’t so why should they?

20 commandments 19: Thou shalt fight the stigma of mental illness on every opportunity

The stigma associated with mental health difficulties is wide and very far reaching.

The mental health workers’ guide part 31

Part 31 of The Mental Health Workers' Guide considers the difference between 'lapse' and 'relapse' in addiction services and/or mental health care. Don't forget that you can download the podcasts and video clips that accompany this series here.

Lapse is different from relapse