Pamela Said:

Ive got an interview 2morrow with the mental health foundation?

We Answered:

Juz Tell Dee Truth

Clarence Said:

GCSEs with mental health problems?

We Answered:

Honey, you do what you feel comfortable with. Perhaps getting back in to education could be a good thing as far as you anxiety and depression goes. When we start achieving, and succeeding, we feel good about ourselves. Make sure you get as much support as you can from your friends and family, and if things get too much, then drop a couple of papers. You could always talk to the teachers/lecturers about the situation, and see what options are available to you. Good luck, my dear.

Anita Said:

hi, advice please on foundation degree at uni?

We Answered:

It's a great pity you could not talk to my daughter who had been considering doing this degree, but after much investigation she decided it was not for her. She did go on and do childcare and education and is now studying to become a primary school teacher.

So I would investigate this thoroughly before embarking on this course. Whilst the end results must be rewarding, what will you do after. I agree that more attention needs to given to those with mental health issues in this country, but you have to ask yourself is this your true vocation as it has to be a vocation and not just a job.

Good luck to you and all the best with your degree,

Dean Said:

Do mental health nurses sometimes do ordinary nurse jobs?

We Answered:

You will have to administer medications, be sure the patients take their medicines, give them shots if needed. You will have to chart on what you do for them and their progress or lack thereof. They sometimes get physically ill like the rest of us, so you must take care of their needs there too. At times they have wounds that need dressing and dressing changes. You will help them by keeping them aware of the world around them, the date, where they are, even who they are at times. You will derive a great deal of satisfaction seeing someone you have cared for resume a normal life. But if you just take a general nursing degree you will find yourself using most of your skills in a mental health setting sooner or later. I am a nurse and I love my job, more guys should try it.

Frederick Said:

I need ideas on how to get financial assistance for my medical bills?

We Answered:

Talk to the Social Worker at the hospital (they should have one).
If no social services person, speak to billing and please find someone who will listen to you and try to help.....some billers or clerks may not know much, and will be useless.

Here is a link to the Federal info on Hill-Burton Act. It's supposed to help provide emergency health care for people who have no insruance.

http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hburton.html