Frequently Asked Questions
About Mental Illnesses
- What is mental health?
- What does it mean to have a mental illness?
- What is considered a serious mental illness?
- What causes mental illness?
- Is anyone immune to mental illness?
- Can mental illness be prevented?
- How common is mental illness?
- What are some of the warning signs of mental illness?
- What should I do if I know someone who appears to have all of the symptoms of a serious mental disorder?
- What is the difference between mental health professionals?
- What treatment options are available?
- If I become involved in treatment what do I need to know?
- What do I need to know about medications?
- If a medication is prescribed to me and I begin to feel better after taking it is it okay to stop taking it?
- Where can I go for help?
- How do I find a local support group?
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Upcoming Events
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH OCTOBER 07 – 28, 2012
SUNDAY 7 - Church Service – St. Stephen'sAnglican Church Black Rock, St. Michael @ 8:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY 10 World Mental Health Day –Mornin' Barbados CBC TV Channel 8
FRIDAY 12 Panel Discussion –"Depression Can Affect Any"
Queen's Park Steel Shed @ 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY 13 - Health FairHeroes Square from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
MONDAY 15- Presentation on "Depression"
Gall Hill Polyclinic @ 9:00 a.m.
