As of today, 1 in every 27 Australians live with a mental condition that hinders one’s capacity to function fully in daily life. However, as per the latest records and surveys by the Department of Health and Aged Care, a great many of these individuals are missing out on the critical benefits of mental health support. The somewhat complex landscape of NDIS mainly caused this gap. The scheme that is designed to provide support to these individuals is complex for people with psychosocial and mental conditions to access.
Hence, we are here to bridge this gap so that you or your loved ones with complex mental health conditions can access the proper disability support service in Sydney. In this blog, we’ll discuss how Everest Disability Services Australia Pty Ltd can assist in bridging this gap. However, first, you must understand what a mental disorder is.
What is a Mental Health Condition?
This refers to the functional challenges that participants face due to complex mental health conditions. It can range from somewhat simple psychosocial disorders to more complicated and challenging conditions. These include:
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Severe anxiety or depression
- Other mental health conditions that significantly challenge daily functioning
- The feeling of extreme loneliness.
How Can Barriers to Mental Health Support Cause Hindrance in Daily Life?
Participants with various mental health conditions find it difficult to –
- Communicate: Due to cognitive difficulties, anxiety, fear of judgement, etc.
- Socially Interact: This is the result of staying in loneliness for a prolonged time, speech problems, nervousness or past incidents of strained relationships.
- Self Care: Due to lack of energy, amnesia (forgetfulness), difficulty in interpreting one’s emotions, etc.
- Access Work & Education: As a result of lack of concentration, memory and stress management, all of which can make it hard for participants to look for jobs or withdraw from formal education.
- Manage Finances: The result of paranoia, impulsivity and disorganisation causes them to overspend, miss payments, or budget poorly.
- Regulate Emotions: Due to intense or sometimes violent emotions that are difficult to control and can lead to impulsive behaviours.
How Can Our Disability Support Services in Sydney Help?
Mental health support is crucial for managing psychosocial conditions and bringing down barriers to accessing the right psychosocial or complex mental condition support. We bridge this gap by providing the following:
- Emotional Support: Assistance with managing stress, developing coping strategies, stabilising emotional crises, addressing trauma, etc.
- Assistance with Social Connection: Our support workers can provide compassionate assistance to reduce isolation, foster rebuilding social connections, develop meaningful connections, and once again establish inclusivity.
- Skill Development: We can also help develop essential life skills for daily living, education, and work. This includes budgeting, time management, confidence and self-advocacy.
- Practical Support: Assistance with addressing essential needs such as managing household chores, accessing quality education and securing empowerment.
For thousands of Australians missing out on NDIS support, Everest Disability Services Australia Pty Ltd can be their lifeline!
Visit Our Support Page or Call Directly to Enquire
We offer FREE consultation on mental health support and help your loved ones overcome barriers and achieve their NDIS goals. Dial 0297242882 to get started.