The Final Stage of Dementia

Dementia Aware: what you need to know about caring for someone in the final stage of dementia Research indicates, that following diagnosis, the average life expectancy of a person living with dementia is approximately five to ten years depending on the type and severity of the dementia. Over time,

October 18, 2017 No Comments

Bullying

What is Cyberbullying? How to Help Children and Teenagers Who are Cyberbullied

Monday October 7, 2019 is #Blue Up Day in recognition of World Bullying Prevention [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-oIm57oHOM[/embedyt] Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. This can be done by trolling, flaming, harassment, cyberstalking, catfishing, fraping, griefing, outing and roasting. Cyber bullying is dangerous and

October 7, 2019 25 Comments

Addiction Treatment Resources for Firefighters & EMTs

Firefighters & EMTs alike have a physically, emotionally, and psychologically challenging occupation. As a consequence, a notable percentage of these professionals face the prospect of substance use disorder or alcoholism. Fortunately, there are some effective resources available to firefighters or EMTs who want to overcome addiction. The Challenging Professional Lives

January 4, 2021 60 Comments

Engage Educate Empower episode 14 with Derrich Phillips

June 18, 2020 No Comments

Young Onset Dementia (YOD)

Dementia Aware: what you need to know about younger people with dementia (YOD) Young onset dementia, also known as early onset dementia, is a term used to describe any of the neurocognitive disorders (dementias) diagnosed in someone under the age of 65 years. Due to the population increase

October 12, 2017 No Comments

Mental Health

Mental Illness in African American Children and Teenagers

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_svb14fgSXQ[/embedyt] We know that mental illness/disorders do not discriminate based on race, colour, age, socioeconomic status, gender or identity. Anyone can experience a mental illness/disorder; however, minority communities such as African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans/Alaska Natives, Asian Americans to name a few, usually experience more severe forms of mental

February 10, 2020 25 Comments

Amazon UK Book Reviews

June 30, 2018

Tracey Maxfield

crothfam67

5.0 out of 5 stars I now have a better understanding and insight into how badly this affects them

15 June 2018

Format: Paperback |Verified Purchase

For anyone who is suffering from, or knows someone suffering from, depression this book is a must read, It is a frank and honest account of the author’s own battle with depression and suicidal thoughts.

I know some people that struggle with this illness and, having read this book, I now have a better understanding and insight into how badly this affects them. I highly recommend this book. It will open your eyes to this debilitating mental health illness, but also give hope that it is possible to battle it and live a productive life.

Hamnet

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read book

3 June 2018

For anyone that suffers with/ knows someone with mental health problems, this is first-person account of her battle with poor mental health. It’s well written in that you can easily understand what she went through.

Amazon Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

15 March 2018

Impressed. Well written, positive and helpful about a difficult subject