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What is Mental Illness?
A mental illness is defined as a condition that causes serious disorder in an individual’s behaviour or thinking, and covers a broad range of illnesses such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, anorexia and obsessive compulsive disorder. Just like other illnesses a mental illness can vary in severity, and also responds to, and requires, treatment.
Mental health problems can have a wide variety of causes; often it is difficult to confidently distinguish what causes a particular mental health condition. Difficult periods of a person’s life, or particular traumas can trigger mental illness. However, biological factors can also play a role in developing mental conditions. Research has found that there may be genetic factors that lead to mental illness, and chemical imbalances in the brain can also be a contributing factor. Other health issues such as suffering from another illness, a head injury or thyroid problems are also associated with the development of certain mental health issues, like depression.
Each mental illness will manifest in a different way. However, symptoms can include withdrawing from others and social situations, erratic mood swings, low mood, intrusive thoughts and a change in sleeping pattern. Like any other illness, each individual may experience their condition differently to another with the same diagnosis.
Our Mental Illness Care and Support
At Myriad Care Preferred we understand that living, or caring for a loved one, with a mental health issue can be a very stressful and upsetting time. That is why our team members are fully equipped to help you, and those closest to you, manage the challenges a mental illness diagnosis can bring. We appreciate everyone’s experience of mental illness is different, and we cater to each individual’s specific requirements. Our people centred approach allows our support assistants to deliver the right medical, emotional and social support needed by their client, enabling them to continue living within their own home, and confidently engaging in the activities they enjoy to improve quality of life and alleviate their symptoms.
Our support assistants are specially trained to provide mental health care and support. They offer assistance ranging from help around the house and aiding social interaction to managing appropriate medication, and assisting with holistic therapies and treatments. Myriad Care Preferred are there to carry out all the practical care aspects that the client desires with compassion and understanding whilst promoting independence and confidence .
World class mental health treatment and help at Myriad Care
Mental health is unique to us all; it doesn’t discriminate, and we can all develop problems at different points in our lives. However, the good news is that you don’t have to struggle with a mental health problem. At Myriad Care, we can provide specialist mental health treatment – the most important step is to seek help & support.
It’s normal for all of us to feel worried, sad, upset, or have difficult emotions from time-to-time. For most people though, these feelings are only temporary and are resolved without causing any long-term problems. However, for some people, these negative feelings can become worse over time and lead to a mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, stress or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Mental health treatment at Myriad Care
Mental health treatment at Myriad Care is flexible and personalised. This means you can receive the best treatment with the best possible chances of success. We offer:
Outpatient mental health treatment – during outpatient treatment, you’ll come to one of our sites on a weekly basis, to receive therapy for your mental health condition. Outpatient therapy sessions usually last for 1 hour- Day care programmes – during day care, you will come to one of our sites for a certain number of days each week, for mental health treatment and therapy
- Inpatient (residential) treatment programmes – if you come to us for inpatient treatment, you will stay at one of our mental health hospitals on a residential basis, for a certain length of time. While you’re with us, you’ll receive round-the-clock care and intensive therapy for your mental health concern
Mental health
We know that people with mental health needs can and do recover – this belief is crucial to how we deliver supported housing and care.
Mental ill health affects one in four people at some stage in their lives, and people’s experiences vary greatly.
We design and deliver recovery-focused and person-centred services with our health partners. We support individuals to live in the community and keep moving forwards on their recovery journey.
We are proud to be one of the largest providers of specialist mental health support services across London and the South East. Every year we support over 1200 people across our 41 mental health services at all stages of the care pathway. Our wide range of services includes:
We have over 40 years experience of supporting people to make choices, take control and move forwards with their lives through our Look Ahead approach, providing services that are personalised, co-produced and delivered in partnership with health.
We working across the full mental health pathway, developing solutions with clinicians and local authorities to improve outcomes, reduce costs and prevent hospital admissions.
Mental health services and support
Myriad Care (formerly Craegmoor and Amore Care) provides a range of residential and community based support services for individuals with mental health conditions in safe, therapeutic and structured environments. Our aim is to empower individuals by providing a care pathway which focuses on recovery, encouraging people to gain control of their lives, enjoy sustainable independence and have belief in their potential.
We provide support for some people with mental health problems in their own homes, whilst others require specialised residential support to enable them to recover and develop. Designing specialist support to suit a person’s unique requirements is key to our services, with a focus on recovery, social inclusion, enablement and personal development.
We recognise that mental health conditions affect everyone in very different ways, so to meet this challenge, we have a range of services designed to meet a variety of needs including:
- Specialist residential care, respite and day opportunities
- Innovative support programmes in a safe and caring environment
- Independent living in safe accommodation
- Supported living and community outreach transition opportunities
- Myriad Care at independent hospitals
- Support in accessing education and paid employment prospects
- Progression through a care pathway that fulfils each individual’s maximum potential
- Multidisciplinary team assistance
- Choices for the people we support that encompass each individual’s needs to achieve positive outcomes and make a transition to more independent living
As part of the Myriad Care, we have access to a host of independent hospitals which offer treatment and support for adults with a range of mental health problems. We aim to support individuals by means of a care pathway that meets their requirements and fulfils their maximum potential. This includes a developed and clear pathway from step-down services through to residential and supported living services, and onwards to owning their own home.
Get in touch
Living with a mental health condition can be challenging, but there is always support available should you need it. For more information on the mental health support services we can offer, please contact us on 0808 149 2795 or click here to complete an enquiry form.
Mental health
Approximately 1.4 million people in England have learning difficulties, with 40% likely to have a significant mental illness.
Mental health is still something of a taboo subject, yet at any one time, one in six people in the UK has a common mental health problem such as an anxiety disorder or depression, whilst one in 100 has a severe mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
We focus our attention and support on the small steps that lead to a fulfilling and independent future for people with complex mental health illness. We have a wealth of expertise and experience in delivering the right level of individual support and therapy that is fundamental in achieving rewarding outcomes.
Our approach is focused on the needs of the individual and maximising their independence as soon as possible. It is our goal that each person we support can live in the least restrictive and lowest cost environment whilst continuing to be able to access on-going support and the therapeutic engagement of a full multidisciplinary team.
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What causes mental health problems?
There is no single cause for mental health problems. There are lots of different reasons why people may struggle with their mental health, and for some, there may be no obvious reason at all.
Genes
Research shows that our genes may contribute to mental health problems. If you have a close family member, such as a parent or a sibling, who struggles with a mental health condition, this makes it more likely that you’ll also struggle with your mental health.
This could be down to a hereditary cause or it could be because you’ve grown up with people who have mental health issues which may have made their behaviours seem normal to you.
- When to get help for your mental health problems
- What mental health conditions are treated at Myriad Care?
- We don’t just treat adults – we can help young people too
- Tailored mental health treatment, clinics and hospitals “near you”
- Excellent outcomes
- Crisis care at Myriad Care
