Self-harm or Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) is a deliberate, self-inflicted injury to body tissue resulting in damage, but without any suicidal intent. The injury can be superficial e.g. skin tear, bruising or can be disfiguring with subsequent scarring to skin. There is some debate amongst healthcare professionals about whether
You can heal from depression and thrive! Tune into this episode of Power Your Life Radio to hear Tracey’s store on how she escaped the Rabbit Hole Tracey Maxfield is a nurse with 35+ years of experience in healthcare. She’s certified in gerontology and dementia care and is a passionate
According to the World Health Organization: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. Mental health is an integral part of this definition” (WHO, 2019). Recent statistics reveal that 1 in 5 children/teenagers have a mental disorder/illness, yet
Happy international women’s day! I’m honor of the special day, find some time to listen to the most recent episode of the podcast with Tracey Maxfield @engage.educate.empower, we talk about her experiences with helping children face depression & suicidal thoughts. Talk about making a difference at the right time. .
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about managing incontinence in the person with dementia One of the many challenges that people with dementia face as the dementia progresses, is the loss of ability to control urination and bowel movements (incontinence). It is estimated that approximately 60 to
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about falls risk in people with dementia Falls are a major reason why many older people lose independence and mobility, and people with dementia have twice the risk of falling compared to people without dementia. Falls can result in fractures to limbs
