Kif Int’s vision is to ensure that all people in Malta can achieve their best possible mental health. Whether you’re seeking mental information, Help Lines, therapists or 24/7, we are here to guide you on the road forward. If you’d like to learn more about mental health related issues click here. If you need advise on how to support someone click here.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Over two in five people experience a mental health condition at some point in their life. Currently 50,000 Maltese people are living with anxiety and depression.
By sharing information on the facts, options, and solutions, we hope to promote the guidance, relief and rehabilitation of anyone going through any situation concerned with mental health.
Getting Help through Therapy
Finding a therapist who ‘gets it’ and understands what you are experiencing can be one of the most important steps in your recovery. Some might hit it off immediately with the first therapist they go to, whilst others might take some time to find the person they feel genuinely comfortable talking to.
The important thing to remember is to not give up! There is someone out there who is willing to step into your shoes and help you find your way forward. Therapy today is considered an invaluable tool with huge benefits, that can help you get through the various challenges in life.
Our Appointment Guide
Seeking advice from a therapist is always the best choice to start tackling your issues. No matter the severity of the problem, talking and getting sound advice from these professionals can help navigate through the challenges. They can teach you how to process information and direct your thoughts in manners that are more conducive to a healthier state of mind.
Alternatively, one can seek the help of a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists prescribe medication. However, such medical treatments used to resolve your mental health issues should always be the last port of call, before exhausting all other available options. If, however, you do choose to pursue this option and thus see a psychiatrist it is important to be prepared.
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Mental Health Checker
This tool is something that can support you to check how your mental health. The more honest you are the more accurate the result will be. It is important to discuss any concerns arising from the results with a mental health professional.
These questions help one understand better how much distress a person may be experiencing. This is often used by professionals internationally to help understand how someone is doing in relation to anxiety or depression. Please keep in mind that this is not a diagnosis but just an indication.
These checklists are not designed to be filled on behalf of another person, so please let whoever you’re concerned about answer these questions.
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Stories from Our Lives
ADHD: Media Hype or Mental Health Reality?
Awareness of ADHD has grown, redefining it from the stereotype of a “hyperactive little boy” to a serious, lifelong condition affecting many individuals. This recognition has validated those who were missed as kids, helping them understand their struggles were not personal failings.
You wouldn’t do that in public.
Whatever definition you give social media, and whatever it’s used for, it seems impossible to deny that it acts as an extension of our public situation, and therefore, should be treated like so.