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World Mental Health Day
Posted: 10th October 2018
10th October 2018 is World Mental Health Day – a day to raise awareness about mental health issues, services available and things you can do to help yourself in these situations.
Research suggests that at least 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health issues, but the figure may well be much higher. There are of course many different types of issues and many different levels of severity. It can range from depression to anxiety, dementia, eating disorders and personality disorders to name just a few. The causes of these can be equally infinite.
There are many services out there aimed at helping people to cope with their mental health issues once they have arisen. There are however some issues which are much easier for people to help you with if you have prepared. For these, it is really important to put things in place like a Lasting Powers of Attorney to help others to help you. If you have someone that you know and Trust, you can allow them to assist you in your affairs. Your appointed Attorney(s) must consult with you and can only act under your direction whilst you have capacity. Therefore, you can be assured that you can maintain your independence and autonomy whilst getting assistance when you need it.
It is also important to organise the rest of your affairs before you lose capacity as afterwards you will not be able to do so. Things like preparing or reviewing your Will can only be completed by you whilst you have capacity to do so. No-one knows what the future holds and how life will affect us, but by putting your affairs in order now, no matter what comes your way, you can be confident that your loved ones will be able to give you the support that you need and that your wishes will be respected.
If you would like to obtain advice or guidance regarding Lasting Power of Attorney or would like to make or review a Will, please contact our Wills team on wills@franklins-sols.co.uk or call Northampton: 01604 828282 / Milton Keynes: 01908 660966. Our experienced and friendly team will be able to provide answers to your questions or arrange an appointment with one of our Solicitors.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog is for general informational purposes only and is accurate as of the date of publication. It should not be construed as legal advice. Laws and regulations may change, and the content may not reflect the most current legal developments. We recommend consulting with a qualified solicitor for specific legal guidance tailored to your situation.
