Mental health and communication

Mental health affects communication. The impact varies significantly between individuals.

People with mental health issues can lack confidence or motivation. They may have difficulty interacting with others. Some people may be isolated or withdrawn. Others may talk a lot or seem uninhibited.

Some people with mental health issues do not always remember things and can be confused. If someone is experiencing hearing or seeing things, this can affect their perception and understanding.

Key actions

To help someone with a mental health problem to participate more fully, you can make sure:

• there is time to allow them to feel comfortable in the situation
• there is time for them to get their views across
• everyone involved shows understanding and acceptance.

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