Many people have traditionally equated mental illness with schizophrenia-otherwise labelled “madness”, overlooking the fact that conditions such as trauma-related depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders, are also mental illnesses. This narrow view contributes to stigma, delays help-seeking, and prevents individuals from recognising the early signs of psychological distress. In reality, mental health challenges exist on a spectrum, and most conditions are common, treatable, and manageable-especially when identified early by psychiatrists, clinical and counselling psychologists. A mental health condition is a complex of biological, psychological and social factors. This aspect calls for a collaborative synergy of the above three professionals. But even…
Author: By Elijah Kirimi
Many people have traditionally equated mental illness with schizophrenia-otherwise labelled “madness”, overlooking the fact that conditions such as trauma-related depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders, are also mental illnesses. This narrow view contributes to stigma, delays help-seeking, and prevents individuals from recognising the early signs of psychological distress. In reality, mental health challenges exist on a spectrum, and most conditions are common, treatable, and manageable-especially when identified early by psychiatrists, clinical and counselling psychologists. A mental health condition is a complex of biological, psychological and social factors. This aspect calls for a collaborative synergy of the above three professionals. But even…