Relationships in mental health
Positive relationships are super important for everyone but in the case of having mental health issues to cope with, these connections can be essential. What is the essence of healthy relationships? Feeling valued, safe and free to express oneself with another has no price attached and most often we will form our first important friendships in childhood. Learning that it is a two way process where both parties benefit from it can help to form internal frameworks for future friendships/relationships. Our families can guide us with social rules, cues and safety. However being 'out there' from an early age is crucial to forge long lasting relationships in later life. Stepping away from family and total dependence can be scary and feel risky but ultimately it lays the pathway for our development - both mistakes and successes. WITHIN THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM as an adult facing support from a team of different professionals, it may feel confusing, frightening or ...
