The Limitless Run Q&A by Limitless Singapore https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv I Run for Hope en-us 2020-09-30 07:53:02 UTC 2021-10-15 07:22:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/761784205/2cbecc0b17c83783c98bc34045938c27/Limitless_LOGO.jpg Hi runners! Feel free to write any questions you might have for our team, and we will address it during the live Q&A on 10 Oct :) wearelimitless https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/790530815 2020-09-30 07:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/790530815 How do I help a friend who I think may have a mental health issue? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/794728197 2020-10-01 14:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/794728197 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796347643 What is one of the most rewarding thing you feel about being a counsellor/ advocate/ therapist/ someone who works in the social sector (who is helping others)? ]]> 2020-10-01 20:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796347643 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796354403 What is some of the challenges you face as a therapist/ advocate of mental health]]> 2020-10-01 20:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796354403 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796355452 Why is mental health important to you]]> 2020-10-01 20:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796355452 How do you tell if someone is really experiencing a mental health issue, or is just going through a bad patch? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796532745 2020-10-01 22:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796532745 How do I get someone to seek help? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796881381 2020-10-02 03:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796881381 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796913258 When should someone seek professional help]]> 2020-10-02 04:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796913258 What does recovery look like? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796940901 2020-10-02 05:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796940901 Is mental illness like a chronic illness that requires lifetime treatment? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796988477 2020-10-02 06:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796988477 If someone is in denial about possibly having a mental health issue, how can I get him to admit that he needs help? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796992003 2020-10-02 06:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/796992003 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797091162 What should I do or say to my therapist if I don’t feel comfortable with him/ her? ]]> 2020-10-02 08:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797091162 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797144327 What is your advice to someone who wants to see more than 1 therapist but is worried that it might be too much because therapy can be tiring? ]]> 2020-10-02 09:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797144327 Why do some people need to see a therapist on top of taking medications? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797154269 2020-10-02 09:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797154269 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797155130 Is medications important? Can I not take medications and just opt for therapy? ]]> 2020-10-02 09:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797155130 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797159608 How do I know that I need therapy and not just rely on medications alone? ]]> 2020-10-02 09:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797159608 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797161717 How can someone prepare for therapy? Is it going to be awkward, scary.. etc? ]]> 2020-10-02 09:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797161717 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797167587 How can we incorporate self care into our everyday lives? (School, work... etc)?]]> 2020-10-02 10:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797167587 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797245743 How do we open up about our mental illness to our peers like family or friends]]> 2020-10-02 11:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797245743 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797256706 How is it like being diagnosed with a mental health ? Like what’s your initial reaction and how is the journey of recovery like? When do you know that you’re doing better?]]> 2020-10-02 11:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797256706 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797294560 What is the role of a therapist and how does a therapist help their clients feel/ get better?]]> 2020-10-02 12:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797294560 How do I encourage someone to seek help? Someone who is refusing help, or perhaps does not think he/she has an issue to address. https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797472857 2020-10-02 13:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797472857 Which kind of help to seek first - Psychologist or Psychiatrist? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797480035 2020-10-02 13:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797480035 Is it better to seek psychological help from government such as IMH/ hospital or private practice https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797721738 2020-10-02 14:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797721738 https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797919114 How often should therapy be for it to be effective?]]> 2020-10-02 15:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/797919114 How open should I be when talking to someone with mental health issues? I don't think phrases like "I want you to be better. / Pull yourself together. " are helpful. https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799597965 2020-10-03 09:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799597965 Why do some people (like a boss) feel that a counsellor is not the best option and that help should be sought from a psychiatrist? I understand that issues are varied. It could be transient due to environmental changes or a combination of factors that are happening at the same time. If it is prolonged and affects every day life, perhaps, it may not be even to speak to a counsellor? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799600232 2020-10-03 09:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799600232 Should I share my mental health condition with my peers/ friends? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799603269 2020-10-03 09:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799603269 How do I approach my parents and tell them about my struggles? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799617789 2020-10-03 09:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799617789 What are important skills you feel a therapist should possess? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799617966 2020-10-03 09:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/799617966 What are some warning signs to know that your mental health is deteriorating? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800234328 2020-10-04 01:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800234328 I would like to know when is there a need to see a therapist and not just rely on their own strength? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800602873 2020-10-04 08:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800602873 How can/ should someone convince their parents that he/she needs professional help? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800605797 2020-10-04 09:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800605797 What is the definition of good mental health? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800770502 2020-10-04 12:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800770502 How should/ can I respond when my friend(s) disclose his/her mental illness to me. https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800771091 2020-10-04 12:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800771091 Is it normal to feel afraid of getting better, like one day stopping therapy and medication then having that fear that you might relapse? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800774271 2020-10-04 12:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800774271 How do you cope with juggling work/ school, family, personal, social and therapy? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800782086 2020-10-04 12:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/800782086 What should a person do if they can't afford therapy? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/802762195 2020-10-05 12:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/802762195 How should someone respond when someone says that seeking treatment like needing to take medication and seeing a counsellor/ psychologist is a sign of weakness? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/806333246 2020-10-06 12:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/806333246 How can I convince my mum that I would like to see a therapist at IMH on top of counselling, I don't wish to worry her and also for her to think that I am not coping well. https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/806339508 2020-10-06 12:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/806339508 What can we do to prevent self stigma and social stigma? https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/807119845 2020-10-06 15:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wearelimitless/3ry12mgdvfk4fayv/wish/807119845