• English

Go to website

• Coping with stress

  It’s completely normal to feel stressed or burned out, it’s important to recognise these signs or feelings and how to overcome them. It's helpful to learn how to manage stress caused by work. If you often experience feelings of stress, you might be at risk of developing a mental health problem like depression or anxiety. What is stress? HaVery popular

• Needle phobia

  Needle phobia also called belonephobia, aichmophobia, or trypanophobia is very common, affecting at least one in 10 people. It may be stopping you from having an important vaccination or a blood test. It is nothing to be ashamed of and simple exercises with practice can help to overcome it quickly. Overcoming your fear of needles Many people have this fear, but it can be overcome with simple exercises and practice. For some people, it is linked to fainting, or feeling faint. When theirVery popular

• Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

  Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is the feeling of being anxious about almost everything and anything. Often, people affected by GAD will feel overly worried about a wide range of things relating to a variety of topics including health, money, work, school and relationships and sometimes may not even be able to identify a reason that they feel anxious. GAD can cause a change in your behaviour and the way you think and feel about things, resulting in symptoms such as: restlessness a senseVery popular

• Managing sleep

  Understanding the importance of sleep Sleep is essential for our health and well-being, yet it is estimated that 40% of the population suffer with their sleep and do not get the support that they need. How we sleep and how much sleep we need is different for all of us and changes as we get older. On average, [adults require between 7 to 9 hours of sleep a day](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/?WT.tsrc=Search&WT.mc_id=Sleep&gclVery popular

• Depression

  What is depression? Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you're depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days. Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can "snap out of" by "pulling yourself together". What doVery popular

• Panic attacks

  What are panic attacks? Panic attacks are a type of fear response. They're an exaggeration of your body's normal response to danger, stress or excitement. During a panic attack, physical symptoms can build up very quickly. These can include: a pounding or racing heartbeat feeling faint, dizzy or light-headed feeling very hot or very cold sweating, trembling or shaking nausea (feeling sick) pain in your chest or abdomen struggling to breathe or feeling like you're choking feeSome readers

• What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?

  Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. What is CBT? CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. You're shown how to change these negativeSome readers

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt. They may also have problems sleeping, such as insomnia, and find concentrating difficult. These symptoms are often severe and persistent enough to have a significant impact on the person's day-to-day life. Any situation thaSome readers

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. It can be very distressing and significantly interfere with your life, but treatment can help you keep it under control. An obsession is an unwanted and unpleasant thought, image or urge that repeatedly enters your mind, causing feelings of anxiety, disgust or unease. A compulsion is a repetitive behaviour or mentaFew readers

• Relationship Difficulties: Advice for Couples

  Healthy Relationships: Advice for Couples In this article, we offer advice in understanding communication and conflict within romantic relationships. Below are 8 important ‘getting along’ tips for you and your partner. 1. Self-Care and Self Calming Emotional self-regulation refers to the ability to manage disruptive emotions and impulses. When you both are feeling stressed and upset, it isn’t the time to make decisions. Finding ways of dealing with your feelings without involving yourFew readers