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Understanding Mental Illness: Information For Consumers and Supporters at NSCC
Understanding Mental Illness: Information For Consumers and Supporters at NSCC
Information for
consumers and
supporters at
NSCC
Why we need to understand
NSCC employees have traditionally provided
excellent service to all students who have come
to us pursuing their dreams through education.
Over the years the needs of these learners have
changed. As our post secondary environment
continues to strive towards education without
boundaries, and, mental health consumers
become more comfortable with accessing our
services, we need to learn as a group so that we
can provide better service to this growing
educational community.
What is Mental Illness?
• Mental illness is like
any other illness. It
can manifest itself
in many forms, it is
commonly
misunderstood and it
can be treated.
It’s:
• Biological – linked to
disturbances in the brain
chemistry
• Psychological – affects
thoughts and emotions
• Social – affects stress levels
and life events
Mental Health is :
• Striking a balance in all aspects of your life-
social, physical, spiritual, economic and mental.
Mental illness is:
• Presentation
Scott MacGillivray – ALP Counselor, NSCC Pictou
and
Lynn Morris Jamieson - Team Lead/Academic Chair
H&HS, NSCC Cumberland