How does mental health

affect communication?
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 Table of contents
• 1-Communication (Therapeutic , Non Therapeutic
ways of communication,etc.)
• 2-Mental disorders
• 3-Definition of some concepts :
(ADHD,ANXIETY,Depression ,etc.)
• 4-Relation between Mental Health and
Communication
• Therapeutic communication, defined as
communicating with a patient to help both their
physical and emotional wellbeing, can have long-
reaching, positive effects on patients. From the
moment you greet them to when they get on the
vascular table, therapeutic communication can make
each step go smoother. We provide a complete
outline on the importance of therapeutic
communication in healthcare and why you should
include it in your patient care routine.(Source:MPI)
Patients feel more comfortable
Hospitals often cause stress for many patients,
especially if they have any preexisting anxiety
before their appointment. Through therapeutic
communication, though, you can help put your
patients at ease. Therapeutic communication
includes active listening, which allows your
patients to truly feel heard. You don’t want
your patients to close off. When they feel
comfortable, you can avoid that unsavory
outcome.
 Creates a safe space

• When you communicate in a therapeutic manner, you

allow your patient to feel safe and at ease. That openness
and trust inevitably creates a safe space, which gives your
patients the best experience possible. Therapeutic
communication encourages openness and a
nonjudgmental atmosphere; this allows your patients to
feel comfortable
 Focuses on emotional wellbeing
• While a patient may visit you for physical pain, you
still need to account for their emotional wellbeing.
You don’t want your patient to leave an appointment
feeling discouraged, beat down, or like they couldn’t
express themselves. When you focus on their
emotional wellbeing, they can better handle the
stressors associated with health issues.
• A patient’s emotional state is equally as significant as their
physical wellbeing. When it comes to the importance of
therapeutic communication in healthcare, you cannot
overstate its virtues. Each patient deserves to have their
emotional needs met. Therapeutic communication provides a
proven way to do just that; it allows patients to leave their
appointments feeling confident, supported, and heard. Don’t
forget to order a HAG chair to keep yourself comfortable as
well.
 Nontherapeutic ways of communicating
1. Attacking and depending
• -Getting angry or arguing with the patient
• -Challenging the patient's belief
• -Being defensive
2. Casting judgement
• -Judging or criticizing the patient
• -Giving approval or disapproval
3. Interrogating (or demanding)
• -Asking the patient "why" questions
• -Asking excessive, inappropriate, or leading questions
• -Probing sensitive areas or making the patient feel uncomfortable
4. Minimizing
• -Stereotyping the patient
• -Not listening
• -Not taking the patient's beliefs seriously
• -Failing to maintain eye contact
• -Changing the subject inappropriately
• -Working on a task while the patient is talking to you
• -Letting your mind wander during a conversation
• -Using clinches
5. Giving advice
• -Giving advice
• -Offering false reassure
6. Pressuring
• -Trying to talk the patient into accepting treatment
7. Running off at the mouth
• -Talking on and on
• -Not letting the patient respond
• -Repeating a point you just made
• -Interpreting or speculating on the dynamics of patient
problems
8. Rushing
• -Responding to the patient before he or she finishes speaking
• -Finishing sentences for the patient
9. Taking sides
• -Joining attacks led by the patient
• -Participating in criticism of staff members
 Communication---Mental health relationship.
• Communication is important in managing many aspects of mental
health. It can make or break our recovery, personal relationships, and
interactions with professionals who are charged with helping us heal.
• Mental illnesses can result in memory loss, for instance, in dementia
patients. This condition can cause permanent damage to
communication abilities and require comprehensive approaches and
therapies for treatment. According to studies, mental health issues
such as depression and anxiety may lead to speech deficits such as
long pauses during a conversation. People who are depressed tend to
be interrupted a lot because of this. It can further influence their social
skills and dysphasia (swallowing pattern).
• Bipolar patients, on the other hand, may remain active and
social. However, they can occasionally characterize erratic
behavior and communication difficulties. Mental illnesses
can affect both children and adults. In children, selective
mutism is among the prevalent mental health conditions that
require early addressing. Mental illness affects how you talk
and what you say.
 SUMMARY
• Communication is important in managing many aspects of mental
health. It can make or break our recovery, personal relationships, and
interactions with professionals who are charged with helping us heal.
It is difficult to talk about mental illness and the deep despair that it
causes.
• It's important to look after your body by staying physically active,
eating healthily and getting plenty of sleep. Try not to drink alcohol
or take other drugs to block out how you're feeling and what is
happening. This is not a positive long-term solution and can make the
anxiety or depression worse.
• “Your mental health is just as
important as your physical
health.”
• “It's okay not to be okay.”
• “You are not your mental illness.”
• “Your struggles do not define
you.”