Globally, 1 in every 4 people have a Mental Disorder. So, it is likely that you or someone close to you has one. Finding out that you or a loved one has an illness can be mentally, physically and emotionally rough and preparation can possibly ease the transition. A loved one may also not know that they have a mental illness and being able to notice possible symptoms and tells are also valuable skills.

When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a Mental Illness it may seem that your whole world has changed – you may start to wonder about things you’ve never thought about before and may feel scared and startled. This episode will cover some good working coping strategies to help you or others.

Living with a person who has a mental illness can be difficult at times especially when you don’t understand what’s happening. This episode will guide and lead you to some coping strategies, helpful advice and other bits and pieces that could be helpful such as, showing to them that you understand and not preaching or commanding them to do things.

Due to society’s pressures and stigma or other personal issues, people may find it difficult to say that they’re living with a mood disorder. Alternatively, they themselves may not know that they’re ‘Living With’ and it can sometimes be difficult to figure out why some people may have sudden mood changes. This episode will inform you of common signs of a mental illness and how to ask if they have one.

Causing 1 death every 40 seconds, suicide is the highest killer relating to mental health globally. This episode will guide you on what to do if you or someone you know is suicidal.

Worried about someone? Wondering if they’re suicidal? This episode will cover some common signs of suicidality that people have been proven to show and how to act upon it if they fit the criteria.

Are you finding it difficult to understand someone’s mental illness and health situation? This episode will guide you on some strategies and tips so that you understand and communicate better when dealing with mental illness.

Has someone with a mental health issue asked you for help? You maybe very confused on what to do or say. This episode will cover some tips and advice you can give and use such as, the names of people or places that they can go to, call message etc. For help.

If you want to better understand challenges that people living with mental illnesses – whether it’s for general life or directly so you can better communicate with one person, this episode is for you. We talked straight to people who have had a mental illness or are currently living with one so that you are best informed.

Communicating with someone with a mental illness whether it’s over call, by text or in person can be a challenging situation but the information covered in this episode may be of assistance.