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Importance of Mental Health in People with Disabilities

Aastha Community Services

The uncertainty and isolation created by the covid-19 pandemic have significantly impacted the mental health of people with disabilities. Among them, those with psychosocial disabilities as their primary diagnosis struggle the most when it comes to mental health. Constant support is required to nurture their psychological resilience and individual capacity.

A new support item introduced in the NDIS called psychosocial recovery coach is a step towards serving that purpose. Accessing NDIS has always been an uphill battle for people with psychosocial disabilities. National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is dedicated to bringing changes in this regard. Hence, as part of improving accessibility and integrating recovery-oriented practices within the NDIS, services of psychosocial recovery coaches are being made available to every individual primarily diagnosed with a psychosocial disability. You can approach a registered NDIS provider like Aastha to get in touch with a recovery coach.

NDIS mental health support is recovery-oriented. All recovery coaches are expected to bring certain competencies and expertise to the table in accordance with NDIS guidelines. One can choose between a lived experience recovery coach or a learned experience recovery coach as they wish.

Your mental health is as important as your physical well-being. NDIS psychosocial support initiatives are aimed at making you feel less alone in your mental health journey. Here at Aastha, an NDIS registered provider in WA, your mental wellness is under expert care. Some of our other services include suicide prevention helplines, psychological therapies, psychosocial support and community-based support. We can connect you with various psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, or professional counsellors according to your need.

We provide NDIS psychosocial support and NDIS support coordination across Perth, Joondalup, Mirrabooka, Morley, Osborne Park, Victoria Park, Canningvale, Maddington, Armadale, Cockburn Central, Kwinana, Rockingham, and Mandurah.