Caregiver Support in Psychiatry

My name is Elizabeth Charles Okon.

Honestly have learnt a lot. Have always understand that as a caregiver, you are to attend to another person's health needs and welbeing. But I just understood there are more to it. And there are ways in which you go about it.

Most especially people with dementia. Have just understood the skills for addressing there Challenging behaviours, the positive approach. Eg. The hand to hand techniques which I know will put into practice.

And also them not having access to car or into the kitchen to avoid having access to sharp upject, because you don't know when he or she goes vaolence.

I want to believe that with this lesson I'll be able to do more in my filled as a caregiver support.

Thanks very much

IAttending the care support class was a very rewarding experience. The training was well-organized and covered essential topics such as communication, safeguarding, person-centred care, and supporting individuals with different needs. The instructor explained every concept clearly, using real-life examples that made learning easy and practical. I gained valuable knowledge on how to provide emotional and physical support to clients while maintaining their dignity and independence. The interactive sessions and group discussions helped build teamwork and confidence. Overall, the class improved my understanding of the care profession and prepared me to work effectively in health and social care environments with compassion and professionalism.

From my personal experience, caregiver support in psychiatry has been nothing short of a lifeline. Caring for someone with a mental health condition can feel overwhelming, but having guidance, resources, and a listening ear makes the journey manageable. I remember feeling anxious and uncertain at first, unsure how to help or what to expect. The support I received—from counseling sessions to caregiver workshops—helped me understand the condition, communicate better, and maintain my own emotional balance. Being part of a community of caregivers sharing similar experiences also reminded me that I wasn’t alone. This support not only strengthened my ability to care but also improved the patient’s recovery journey. Truly, caregiver support in psychiatry is an invaluable bridge between professional care and home care.

The lecture was lucid and expository,as we have learnt a lot of strategies to care for a patient with dementia and equally how to support the caregiver too,it's clear that supporting the caregiver is also supporting the patient,the lecturer was so excellent and clear in his delivery,we have been exposed to what it take takes to care for a dementia patient,the psychological processes and the psychotherapist involved in caring for the patient.demenia patients are different due to the nature of the disease,as the patients is not able to do or remember alot of information and this process will require a lot of mental and psychological stress in caring for dementia patient but however with the necessary information a caregiver will be able to do is job properly.thanks from Kenneth imasuen