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Mental health

what is it?

Mental health is the foundation of how we think, feel, and communicate. But at times, when difficulties occur in our ways of thinking and feeling, they may affect how we function daily, our relationships, our well-being, and how we contribute to society.
Mental illness

Should I worry?

Everyone will feel ups and downs in life, but we may want to seek professional support if we notice;
Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a medical condition just like diabetes or heart disease; and is treatable. As more research is done to understand how the human brain works, treatments are available to support mental health concerns successfully.
Regardless of your age, gender, race, ethnicity or income; mental illness can affect you, and can take many forms. Some conditions can be mild where only a certain aspect of your daily life is affected (Eg: fear of heights [phobias]), while in some instances there can be adverse effects where the need arises to receive care in a hospital.
How can CAFS help?
CAFS provides a range of psycho-theraputic services/comprehensive mental health support to children, adolescents, adults and families.
Our services include,

We Provide

01. Counselling
Guidance and support for individuals to better manage and cope with various types of adversity, changes and difficulties faced in life.
Counselling is useful in any of the below contexts
However it is important to remember that you do not have to be facing a specific difficulty to seek counselling support. Anyone can seek support at anytime to work on one’s mental wellbeing
02. Psychotherapy and Interventions
Support for those facing significant mental distress and emotional difficulties that is affecting their daily functioning at school, work, home or in social settings.
Psychotherapy is used when treating mental health conditions, helping individuals process and cope with trauma, work through difficult emotions and relationships etc. It is a more long term form of treatment that helps a person make significant and lasting changes in their lives.
Interventions based on scientific evidence is provided to help support individuals to navigate through difficulties and manage symptoms.
03. Assessments
Psychologists carry out assessments to measure cognitive and emotional functioning of both children and adults to arrive at a diagnosis or guide treatment.
Assessments are carried out in various different contexts
At CAFS we offer assessment services to meet all the above mentioned needs.
04. Respite Care
Providing extra support to children with special needs through a program designed specifically to encourage growth through skill development. Catering to the unique needs of each and every child.
While giving caregivers a much needed break from their caregiving duties we hope to support the increased independence of the child including supporting them with building and maintaining social interactions and relationships, forming new experiences and building their cognitive abilities, social, communication and emotional skills to improve their overall quality of life.
05. Support Groups

CAFS hopes to bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences with their mental health.

We aim to create a safe space for individuals to gather and share their personal experiences, feelings, and coping strategies, to provide emotional and moral support so that they learn from, and understand each other.

Stay tuned for more information on our Support groups.

If you or a loved one is struggling due to any mental health concern, please free to book an appointment with one of our psychologists today…

OUR THERAPISTS

For further information on consultations, call on our hotline