tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753418862245773183.post2870328291380769466..comments2024-03-27T08:31:51.433+00:00Comments on Powys Mental Health Blog: Mental distress - who has the power?Jackie Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05293038655478909058noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753418862245773183.post-33949373238354903072013-12-03T15:17:53.415+00:002013-12-03T15:17:53.415+00:00Hi
Thanks for commenting - a really interesting p...Hi<br /><br />Thanks for commenting - a really interesting point of view and one I am inclined to agree with. For me, I think gaining what knowledge I can - primarily by working for the mental health team here at PAVO but also by reading what I can (Laura recommends some great books) - I feel the power balance shifting somewhat... so I feel more ready and able to challenge than I might have been in the past... So our work here in sharing any information or signposting people to useful sources of information, seems really important to me. <br /><br />I'm really interested to hear of other people's experiences too. Let us know what you think!<br /><br />Jackie<br /><br />JackieJackie Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293038655478909058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753418862245773183.post-26608766037777490372013-12-02T12:08:16.994+00:002013-12-02T12:08:16.994+00:00My experience of 'Power' in mental health ...My experience of 'Power' in mental health has been mixed. However,I have learnt over the years to make clear to those I approach for help what I want (and don't want) in respect of treatment of support and generally get it. I've often wondered whether this is partly because I'm well educated, reasonably articulate, middle class and male and that health professionals defer more easily to my wishes because I am able to speak them on their own terms. I think that language, class and gender play a significant part in how well (or badly) we are viewed by professionals; what's the view of others?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com