Private Mental Health Care at Home

Private mental health support offers prompt access to personalised support and flexibility with the level of support that the client requires. Clients benefit from an individualised approach based on their mental health needs and preferences, with their goals at the centre of the care delivered.

Mental health support can assist clients with various mental health conditions and challenges. Our registered mental health nurses and carers are trained to provide comprehensive care across various mental health diagnoses, focusing on holistic well-being and recovery. Support may involve regular check-ins, medication support, and continuous care management to enhance the client’s mental well-being.

Some individuals may experience enduring mental health problems that can impact their emotional well-being that requires ongoing management and support. Some examples of these mental health problems include chronic depression, generalised anxiety disorder, mood-related disorder, eating disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bipolar Disorder.

Enduring mental health problems require comprehensive treatment with partnering agencies, which often involves a combination of therapy, medication, support networks, and self-care strategies. It is important for individuals facing these challenges to seek professional help to receive appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support to manage their emotional well-being effectively.

To get started with private mental health support at home, the client undergoes a needs assessment to determine the required level of support. Following this, the client is matched with a suitable qualified registered mental health nurse or carers to provide care in their home. Collaborating with other professionals involved in the client’s care, a personalised care plan is developed, which focuses on the individual’s goals, treatment approach and frequency of interventions. Regular reviews take place to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for any necessary adjustments.

Respite care provides temporary relief for carers of individuals with mental health conditions. This allows for their rest and recharge and helps reduce stress, which also has an impact on the wellbeing of the person in their care.

Ensure that you prioritise sleep and rest, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and being mindful of social media. For find out more about how staying mentally health, read our articles ‘Sleep and mental health‘, ‘Maintaining a healthy mind‘ or ‘What are the effects of social media on your mental health‘.

Helping a person with depression requires patience, understanding and support. Encourage them to seek professional help and offer to accompany them to the appointments. Good listening and avoiding judging them, but rather validating their feelings is essential. Gently encourage balanced diet, sufficient sleep, regular exercise and other healthy habits. Be at peace, you are not alone, there are many resources available to help.

Children’s mental health is imperative for their overall wellbeing and development. It has an impact on their ability to form relationships, to learn, and to cope with challenging life situations. Making children’s mental health a priority ensures their growth into healthy and resilient adults.