Are You Really OK?: Understanding Britain’s Mental Health Emergency

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Every one of us has been damaged by others, has damaged others, and has damaged ourselves by unwise words and unhealthy actions. As a result, we all have hurts, hang-ups, and bad habits. So where do we go to get help? In her newest book, Are You Really OK?, Debra is your personal counselor and life coach who shares openly about her journey toward health and makes clear next steps for you to take toward personal healing.” There are a couple of snippets of the book which don't sit well with me, but they are another persons opinion and I respect that - we are all different, it would be boring if we were all the same!! Fileta covers all aspects of being, mental, emotional, spiritual and physical, because they all work together. She helps us investigate the influence from the past, how we understand our identity and relationships, identifies cognitive distortions, writes on trauma, and much more. I appreciate her strategy of calling us to awareness first, taking inventory, and then intentional living, giving practical ideas and strategies. She includes insightful and thought provoking questions at the end of each chapter. This is a book to work through, not just read. You'll need a journal or notebook as Fileta prescribes lots of writing. Incredibly insightful regarding a number of mental illnesses and the experiences of people who have them and the treatment of them. The call comes in the lead up to R U OK?Day, Thursday 9 September , a national day of action that reinforces the importance of staying connected with your friends, family and colleagues through all life’s ups and downs, big or small.

Are You Really OK?: Understanding Britain’s Mental Health

This book offered a some really good resources and helps guide you through a plan to start a path of healing. Each section delved into a different area: emotional health, spiritual health, mental health, and physical health; and each chapter had journaling questions to help you reflect on what you may be feeling. So, whilst reading this book, I could picture Stacey talking the words to me, which I really liked. This is a hard hitting honest and open read written by Stacey. I love that,” Roman responds. “The two ok rule. If you don’t mind, I’m going to use that. I wish I’d said to Joe, 'Mate, I know you know this but I’m going to tell you again. I am that person that you can talk to about that stuff…'”

In Are You Really OK? author and licensed counselor Debra Fileta challenges you to get real with who you are and how you’re doing spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically so you can recognize where you need growth and healing. You’ll learn to… There is an old adage about the cobbler who had no shoes. It can be easy to not do for yourself what you do for a living. My favorite thing about this book is how it defies that stereotype. Debra is honest about her own struggles and transparent about her journey to implement the practices that, as a professional counselor, she advocates for you and me to do. I hope and pray that as you embark upon this journey, you will open your heart, soul, mind, and strength to all that Jesus wants to do in you. I am confident that greater joy and peace are waiting on the other side.

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There is also a big section on depression, PTSD, and mental illnesses and how people suffering are not supported -- We pretend that it doesn't exist, forcing those struggling with it to battle through it alone. (p162)Jonathan Pokluda, bestselling author of Welcome to Adulting and pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church Fileta writes in a very personal way. She shares many of her own experiences, such as her struggle with depression and the trauma of a miscarriage. Her openness is encouraging, convincing this reader to be better at not hiding behind just saying I'm OK. The research also found that seven percent of those surveyed felt it’s a conversation you don’t need to have unless someone seems to be in a really bad way, or in crisis.

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While that knowledge is somewhat terrifying, it’s also comforting because it removes blame from the person with the illness. In the documentary, Roman travelled around the UK meeting suicide attempt survivors and mental health experts. HOPE AND HEALING -- create an environment where we embrace and encourage those who are struggling with mental illness and in pain, rather than pushing them away. (p170) Speaking on the show, he said: "I remember just saying, 'that's it I can't sit and have the platform that I have and not do anything.' I love all of Stacey Dooley's documentaries so I naturally had to read this book. I do have her first book on my kindle which I haven't read yet. This one was excellent.There was a good amount of practical advice, as a healthcare student I often meet people with mental health issues and it often feels like you're throwing the same resources at them without really taking into consideration their individual needs. But this book had a good number of accessible resources that I think would be amazing to recommend to a patient. In particular, the National Gambling Helpline or PANDAS for post-natal depression were resources that I noted down.