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Transcript
Mental Health & Open Source Mike Bell - @mikebell_
Preamble Developer Doctor, Mental Health Professional
An important stat 1 in 4 British adults, in any
one year 1 in 6 experiences this at any given time (The Office for National Statistics Psychiatric Morbidity report, 2001)
What's this talk about? - My Story - Recovery -
Getting Help
Why is this talk important? Difficult subject Stigmatised Weakness Physical
and Mental health are linked
Backstory 16 years old - ME/CFS 12 years of silence
Breakdown in 2014
What is ME/CFS? Extreme fatigue Muscle aches Headaches Brain fog
It’s estimated that 250,000 people in the UK suffer from CFS http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Chronic-fatigue- syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx)
Potential causes Viral Immune system Hormones Misc psychiatric
Depression & Anxiety What if I get found out? What
if people notice? What if I can't do my job? What if I lose my job?
Anxiety Attacks A dark cloud Panic Ancient programing - Fight
or Flight
Imposter Syndrome Ties in with anxiety and depression No basis
in fact
Home, Work and Relationships 3 Pillars of life
Home Safe haven Place to unwind
Work Make money Stretch your mind
Relationships Friends, Family, Partners
Realisation A difficult step
Seeking help Approximately one person in 28 was in contact
with mental health services in 2013/14 http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB15990/mhb-1314- ann-rep.pdf
GP Great source of information “You come to the doctor
for any issues with your body, a cold or a sprained ankle, your mind is part of your body so why wouldn’t you come to a doctor?”
Local mental health service Self or Doctor referral More information
- http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/mental- health-services-explained/Pages/accessing%20services.aspx
Counselling - Traditional Talking to a professional Easier to talk
to Freedom to express yourself
Counselling - CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Active type of therapy
Changing the way you think
Medication 50 million prescriptions for antidepressants were issued in 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23553897 Touchy subject - Citalopram - Propranolol
Mindfulness Living in the moment Responding not reacting Knowing your
limits Being kind to yourself
Mindfulness - Reacting
Mindfulness - Finding the time
Cathartic Writing Blogging Diary
What can you do as a Family or Friend? Listen
- It's not about you Space
What can you do as a company? Look out for
your staff Support phased return Regular checkups
Nearly there 3 Panic attacks 2 incidents of Imposter Syndrome
Questions? Image from http://talbotanimalclinic.com
Resources 2007 Mental Health Fundamental Facts http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/content/assets/PDF/publications view=Standard Breathworks Mindfullness
http://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/ Accessing Mental Health Services http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/mental- health-services-explained/Pages/accessing%20services.aspx