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How may people work with people that suffer with mental health problem

Hi Margaret, used to work with EMI Kathleen

Not officially. But I worked in a newsagents that was situated between two residential homes for mentally less-competant individuals. Sometimes there could be two or three in the shop at the same time. It was quite a job to keep an eye on the ones that shoplifted, admire the Barbie of the man with the doll obsession, and listen to those with speech impediments to understand what the heck they wanted. And they never, ever had enough money! I refused to give them stuff for free or less than the asking price - I bet half of them weren't as dumb as they pretended. They were smart enough to put things in their pockets when no-one was watching.

Beofre I had my kids I used to work at the local mental hospital. I have also worked in homes for the elderly and nursing homes. Jeanette

I was a counsellor for Wycombe Counselling Service for 10 years. Now retired. len

I am carer for my partner who has mental health problems, seems like work sometimes but in my case I really do love my work!!! Sue:-)

Before I took early retirement I was a RMN and I worked on the Mental Health un it of the local hospital Bren

ime a former paramedic,but whilst doing,i studied psychotherapy,and i now advise on a website,and also a national magazine,so i must admit,ime enjoying life a lot more these days.........bryan.

hi i have worked with emi, alzhiemers and schitzophrenics its a very rewarding job, but sometimes so sad and such hard work especially when violent. i do miss working, i really hate being medically retired, i had finally after years of diifferent occupations found the job that kept me going and felt useful helping others, i worked as an agency residential social worker, going to various units and homes, and hospital, even the physiciatric lock up units working with learning difficulties, and disables right across the board, i was in a deaf unit when my back went and i loved learning sign language. oh well i shouldn't dwell, i my family and friends, and their are some worse off than me have a great day sandra

i am a home carer and come across alzheimers everyday most of my clients suffer with this terrible illness! i am a victim of mental illness as i suffer with depression and anxiety.years ago there was a stigma attached to it but today there is so much help out there,and i am only too grateful of the help i recieved without it i wouldnt be the person i am today susie

I have worked in the past hospitals, where amongst other wards geriatric. Also worked in a totally geriatric hospital for 6 months. Used to help out at PHAB. Liz

I work for a local disability rights organisation and we offer services to all disabled people including survivors and users of the Mental Health system. We are currently expanding our services to support disabled refugees. Mel.

My son has a form of autism called asphugers he is also bipolar...which for and 7 year old is extreem

margret...until i moved to oxfordshire i was being told that i was to senstive to my child /spoling him/ unfit mother/etc...then when he finally got excluded from his 3rd school here they were very on the ball and all of a sudden they realised that as i have had 4 children i might actually know what i'm talking about...he now goes to special school in north oxford and the improvment is brilliant...you would not believe he was the same child from a year ago.

Hi Linda, I have a friend who also had to fight to get a diagnosis for her son's Asperger's. The relief she felt when he finally got the school place she'd fought for was amazing. I also want to say to Sandra, and all others, that I have huge respect for people who work with those with mental illness. Sandra, my Mam was EMI, and I saw the best and worst care available during our search for a home for her. Thankfully we found a wonderful place--she was loved and treasured by angels who nursed her to the end. I know myself how hard it is to look after someone with Alzheimers, and I fully respect those who dedicate themselves to it.