Being a mum and struggling with mental health is an isolating experience. There are so many demands on our time that taking care of our own needs, is often pushed to the very bottom of the ever full washing basket of every day dramas. Just finding the time to make a GP appointment is difficult enough and how do you discuss problems when the kids are constantly demanding your attention? As a mum and a grandma I know all too well how difficult taking time for yourself can be. We put our children first, that is why we carry on, often feeling drained, on edge or preparing for another sleepless night filled with concerns and doubts about ourselves. The real concern however is these emotions and worries are things that can contribute to developing a mental health problem. Depression, anxiety and low self-esteem for example are all triggered by other factors, be they biological, social, psychological and they don’t just go away.
Getting the right help at the right time is crucial to our own wellbeing and that of our children. That is why at Denver Arc we aim to bring the right help to you. Our online mental health assessment will provide you with an accurate diagnosis. Additionally, our signposting app, which we are constantly developing to cover the whole of the UK and beyond https://solis.directory will guide you to local services that specialise in treating your condition. Whether or not you access services is up to you, the choice is yours, but understanding your condition is a step in the right direction.
Can you help?
We would really like to hear your comments and learn about your experience of accessing mental health services. Not only mums, but anyone who has struggled with or had concerns about their mental health. We have also designed a short survey to gain a better understanding people’s experiences of accessing mental health services. If you have 5 minutes, that’s all it takes, you can access the survey via the link below. Responses are completely anonymous. https://forms.gle/rfrnpQwpo2a3Dn3M9
How this will help us?
Your input will greatly help speed up the process of clinical trials and help us to secure further funding. Ultimately our systems will provide faster, more convenient access to mental health assessments by cutting out the wait and provide more choice regarding treatment. We aim to make things easier.
Thank you from the Denver Arc team.
By Julie Manifold, Assistant Psychologist in Public Consultation.
Denver Arc 