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Understanding Mental Health

Mental health problems being reported are increasing every year.
Increase your awareness and learn how you can help.

How To Recognise Common Mental Health Issues

Learn to identify early signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions to better support yourself and others.

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Anxiety

Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily activities and can manifest in various forms.

  • Excessive worrying
  • Restlessness or feeling on edge
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Fatigue
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Increased heart rate
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Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, affecting how you feel, think, and behave.

  • Persistent sadness or low mood
  • Loss of interest in activities
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  • Changes in appetite or weight
  • Sleep problems (too much or too little)
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Thoughts of death or suicide
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PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.

  • Flashbacks or nightmares
  • Severe emotional distress
  • Avoidance of trauma reminders
  • Negative changes in thinking
  • Hypervigilance or being easily startled
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Irritability or anger outbursts
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Phobias

Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that pose little or no actual danger.

  • Intense fear when exposed to the phobic object
  • Avoidance of the feared situation
  • Panic attacks or severe anxiety
  • Sweating, trembling, or rapid heartbeat
  • Nausea or dizziness
  • Feeling of losing control
  • Knowing the fear is irrational but unable to control it

How To Manage Stress

Learn effective techniques to manage stress and improve your mental wellbeing through this helpful video guide.

Quick Tips to Manage Stress

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Get The Right Support

Everyone deserves support. You are not alone, take the first step to better mental health and get the help you need.

🚨 Immediate Life-Threatening Emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger

Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E

💬 Urgent Support

  • Contact your GP - For urgent mental health concerns
  • Call NHS 111 - 24/7 medical advice
  • Samaritans: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258
  • Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Helpful Mental Health Organizations

Visit these websites for more support and resources.