Mental health
A Day in the Life of Nyasha – Occupational Therapist at AFG
Discover what a typical day looks like for an Occupational Therapist at one of our mental health hospitals.
Jean’s story – supported to live in her own home for the first time
Jean* is 76 years old and has been supported by AFG since 2018. She has a long-standing diagnosis of treatment resistant paranoid schizophrenia, meaning she experiences persistent persecutory delusions, auditory hallucinations (voices) and has a lack of insight into her condition.
*name changed to protect identity
Jenny’s story – supported to make a new fresh start
Jenny* is a woman in her 50s with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and cognitive decline, a condition where someone has minor problems with their mental abilities such as memory or thinking.
*name changed to protect identity
Zahra’s story – supported with psychosis to achieve independence
Zahra* is a young woman in her 20s who was admitted to one of our independent hospitals in early 2023 for treatment of psychosis. She is now pursuing further education and looking towards the future.
*name changed to protect identity