Mark Tayar, Margaret Tayar

Managing Psychosis: an Australian Guide (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Psychosis is a relatively common condition affecting about 3 in 1,000 Australians at any time. Psychosis generally occurs as part of other mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Psychosis may also occur in association with other medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, or postnatal depression. People may have a single episode of psychosis, several episodes with complete recovery, or recurring episodes throughout their lives. Psychosis is a serious and complex mental health condition. In an acute episode, a person with psychosis may be unable to differentiate what is actually happening from what they imagine is happening to them. They may be a danger to themselves or others if they act on their false beliefs. They may, for example, think that people are talking about them and accost those people and start arguing with them. The good news is that psychosis is treatable. The best outcomes are achieved when symptoms of psychosis are recognised early and treated by a psychiatrist with medications to alleviate the symptoms. This is only the first step in treatment. The guide focuses on providing a practical resource for people with psychosis to take an active role in their recovery and partner with a team of people in the community to build a healthy pattern of life with physical and psychological wellness, a strong support group, a network of friends, and a rewarding array of personal, community, and work-related activities to lead a full and productive life. The guide comes out of lived experience of a complex mental illness, negotiating through psychotic episodes, letting go of the old, understanding and acceptance of a different set of circumstances, building a life again, renegotiating relationships, starting again with work, and a career. Every journey is different. We hope the guide helps you on your journey.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Xlibris AU
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. April 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781796002164
• Artikelnr.: 56492564

Autorenporträt

Dr Mark Tayar has Bachelor and Master degrees in business and a PhD in education management. Mark is a living well despite his many experiences of depression, mania and psychosis. Mark has published on storytelling, mental health, education, diversity management and international business. Margaret Tayar is a supporting author on this book and is Mark's mum. Margaret started her career as an Occupational Therapist and then was a lecturer of anatomy. Since then she has had senior roles Australia-wide and internationally in the not for profit sector. Margaret has qualifications at Masters level in both Health Personnel Education and Public Health. Margaret has a particular interest in mentally healthy workplaces and healthy living strategies.