What if Clinicians and staff cannot trust the patient not to be aggressive?
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by adon_dev
9M ago
Patient violence against clinicians is increasing worldwide, and Australia is not immune to such incidences. It is time to address these issues. There is a large amount of literature about what makes patients trust their doctors. What isn’t studied is that patients have to trust their doctors to do and comply with what they’re told. What if doctors are fearful that they can’t trust patients to listen, pay attention, or do what they’re being told? What if the doctor feels that patients are coming in with all kinds of false information or things they pick up on the Internet, even though you try ..read more
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Patient, family, carer and visitor code of conduct at Mind Connections Specialist Health Services (MCSHS)
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by adon_dev
9M ago
A message from the CEO, Dr Daya Howpage. ‘Thank you for taking the time to read this article about the patient, family, carer or visitor and research participant code of conduct. This code of conduct is designed to create a healthy, safe, inclusive and caring environment for everyone. Here are the fundamentals. The staff and clinicians at MCSHS provide services to patients, families and carers with courtesy and respect. Therefore we expect the same standards from you. However, we have experienced some people displaying hostile, disrespectful, racist, and discriminatory behaviours and words. Su ..read more
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MELIORA Adolescent & Young Adult Group Therapy
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by adon_dev
9M ago
Value added and unique program aimed at tomorrow’s young citizens! Meliora Group Therapy for adolescents and Young adults adds value to life, is skills-based, and well-received by participants What’s in the name Meliora? MELIORA is a Latin word for positivity. It means ‘better things’ or ‘things continuing to improve.’ We find MELIORA word as a perfect fit for the adolescent group. Young adults often experience rapid emotional, physical and intellectual changes and have difficulties coping. These difficulties may manifest as increased anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, avoidance of social activitie ..read more
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The ‘STRESS – VULNERABILITY’ hypothesis.
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by adon_dev
9M ago
‘STRESS – VULNERABILITY’ hypothesis. Many people ask the question, do we inherit mental illnesses? The answer is ‘Yes’ and ‘No’. Research suggests some mental illnesses have a genetic predisposition, or some people may be vulnerable due to environmental factors.  That is where science helps to understand who you are.   Does it mean someone with a higher vulnerability will get a mental illness? Not unless there is exposure to the recipe that creates one for you. Where is this recipe?  It is called the ‘STRESS – VULNERABILITY’ hypothesis. Your VULNERABILI ..read more
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Mindful Community Support Group Newsletter
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by adon_dev
9M ago
October is the month to celebrate Mental health Activities throughout the world. Clinicians and staff at Mind Connections Specialist Health Services celebrated the month by launching the ‘Mindful Community Support Group Therapy Program.’ Of course, everyone’s buzzwords were ‘patient support groups.’ Dr Padmini Howpage, Psychiatrist, Robert Craig, psychologist and Sienna Rizzo, Program Coordinator, who launched the program, were pleased with the turnout, and it was great to see many connecting with each other throughout the session. There is nothing like someone who had the lived experience off ..read more
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What is the Mindful Community Support Group about?
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by adon_dev
9M ago
Mindful support groups is to share your thoughts and ideas to empower each other’s recovery journey that you are experiencing. For example, you may have experienced rTMS therapy, Group therapy 1.1 Consultations with your professional and Medication therapy. You may have great ideas about your future, as most of you are on the recovery pathway. The Mindful Community is a guided support group that synergises your recovery pathway and helps to identify when your warning signs if relapses of your mental health issues occur in the future. Mindful Community Support Group At Mind Connections, we int ..read more
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Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Maintenance rTMS
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by Mind Connections Admin
9M ago
42 year old, married, father who uses maintenance rTMS as a relapse prevention strategy for severe depressive episodes described his experience here.  ‘I had 30 rTMS sessions and got my life back, a wonderful feeling after suffering for years. But I noticed mood swings returning after about three weeks. Lack of energy, and my mood was going down again. I decided to have maintenance rTMS. I certainly didn’t want tablets again. It definitely made a difference. Now I have maintenance at the end of the week, and it is like I come to get my ‘top up’; it shapes my mood for the week.’ ‘The goo ..read more
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How to maintain your well-being
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by Mind Connections
9M ago
Although Covid is now under control, it takes time before our lives become normal. The covid pandemic was stressful, and all of us experienced a negative impact on our mental health and well-being. Feelings of anxiety, distress, loneliness and concerns can be unavoidable in covid times. Our specialist team at Mind Connections Specialist Health Services encourage you to take several steps to look after your mental health and well-being. Maintain a healthy lifestyle Have a daily routine. You may plan activities that you enjoy, such as walking in the neighbourhood, preparing a meal, watching m ..read more
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Introducing MELIORA Adolescents and Young Adults Therapy Program!
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by adon_dev
9M ago
Value added and unique program aimed at tomorrow’s young citizens! Meliora Group Therapy for adolescents and Young adults adds value to life, is skills-based, and well-received by participants What’s in the name Meliora? MELIORA is a Latin word for positivity. It means ‘better things’ or ‘things continuing to improve.’ We find MELIORA word as a perfect fit for the adolescent group. Young adults often experience rapid emotional, physical and intellectual changes and have difficulties coping. These difficulties may manifest as increased anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, avoidance of social activitie ..read more
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What if Clinicians and staff cannot trust the patient not to be aggressive?
Mind Connections Specialist Health Services Blog
by adon_dev
1y ago
Patient violence against clinicians is increasing worldwide, and Australia is not immune to such incidences. It is time to address these issues. There is a large amount of literature about what makes patients trust their doctors. What isn’t studied is that patients have to trust their doctors to do and comply with what they’re told. What if doctors are fearful that they can’t trust patients to listen, pay attention, or do what they’re being told? What if the doctor feels that patients are coming in with all kinds of false information or things they pick up on the Internet, even though you try ..read more
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