Is is possible to change the Mental Health Services opinion of me?

Answer 1

General manager gave you a starting point there! This would certainly make for a good beginning but i'm afraid we are trained to see when people actually mean what they say! So i think the best thing to do ( for you ) is to ask yourself why do mental health services feel the way they do. You also have to consider the fact that ... They may not really feel this way at all towards you, as it could be simply your own perception!

However i have to tell you that we are also trained not to judge a book by its cover, and the essence of pychiatric nursing is Carl Rogers theory, humanitarian, the person is a person with a problem, not "Bed 19 the whatever (Illness) case. Patients always have an opportunity to speak to their named nurse, or another member of staff if they prefer and you should have that right as well. You also have the right to appeal any decision made about you when you disagree with said decision. You need to have good grounds of course but there are many ways in which you can get back up and support when appealing/complaining etc.

Mental health patients all have a social worker who can be their advocate, if feeling they need advocacy. So you do have ways in which you can either speak out or get help from someone else who will speak on your behalf. You can also approach the patients representative if you feel you have been treated unfairly, or if you are unhappy with treatment and/or therapy received.

After that, it is up to you to show the mental health team that you are indeed doing well, able to function with or without support and you know, nothing is as good for a team as to see someone doing well and keeping well!

Take care and good luck

Answer 2

I presume by your question that you are a either a current user of MH services or mental health survivor. I think, unfortunatly, it is very difficult to shrug the label and stigma attached to MH. I think it takes a lot of persistance and for you to be strong-willed to get people to listen to you and see that you have changed. Maybe an advocate might be able to support you.

And don't forget you are the expert, Good luck

Answer 3

Yes, you can but only if what you are trying to present to them is true, the best way is to be honest with them even if you fear that your thoughts/actions may seem strange to you or them.

That way they can get a full TRUE picture on what is going on with you, if you hide things then they know the tell tell signs of certain illnesses, and in turn they wont feel you have a grip on what is going on in your own mind.

Be honest and open, make sure you keep things on your terms and make your ideas clear,eg if you don't want to take medication, or you feel you want counselling.

After all they HAVE to do what is best for you so try and make the most of it.

Answer 4

Yes it is possible. You have to demonstrate to them that you are first self confident, (not cocky), That you are capable of taking care of yourself, And that you know that you are responsible for your actions and try to live with the phrase (respect begets respect). Look them in the eye and don't panic, choose your words well, and present yourself as the best you that you can be.

Answer 5

i dont believe u will change there opinion and i also dont think u will ever b free of histrionic personality disorder. just read up on it just talk to som 1 who knows u well uve posted lots of questions on here keep it up

Answer 6

i think of the prognosis of recurrent melancholy or substantial melancholy is genuine. i will prescribe therapy for you....get a activity, start up functioning as an grownup and end feeling sorry for your self.

Answer 7

yes it is,i used to be under a phychiatrist,but i dont need one now as my phychiatrist says i dont need to see him ever again,but it will always be in my medical records,apparently you cant change them...

Answer 8

yes keep taking your tablets

Answer 9

sorry no but i wish it was though it would be really good though

thanks

lauren

Answer 10

No