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Young people and mental health

BBC — Your teenage years and early 20s are a vulnerable time for some people because it can be difficult to adjust to all the changes. Find out why you might develop mental health problems as a young person, and where to turn for help and support. How ...More…

Personality disorder

BBC — A personality is the collection of ways we think, feel and behave, making each of us an individual and allowing us to interact with other people. But for some of us, this isn't the case. Parts of your personality make it hard for you to live with ...More…

Anger management

BBC — Everyone feels their anger is justified when they're actually angry. Equally, we've all looked back and realised we may have overreacted. But for some people, anger can become a problem that needs to be addressed. It's important to realise ...More…

Bereavement

BBC — This is probably the one emotional experience we all have to go through at some point in our lives. Each person's experience of grief or bereavement is unique, but there are some common themes. For many people, bereavement is a journey during ...More…

Suicidal feelings

BBC — Advice on what to do if someone discusses their feelings of suicide with you or if you're feeling suicidal yourself To take one's own life is probably the single most extreme expression of hopelessness that any person can make. If you're ...More…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

BBC — Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects one million people in the UK About one in every 50 people are affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) at some point in their lives, one million people in the UK. OCD usually starts in the teens or ...More…

Caring for carers

BBC — For every person affected by mental illness or a psychosis, at least ten others are affected by its consequences, including family, friends and workmates. Unfortunately, there's still much taboo and stigma surrounding mental illness. The best way ...More…

Reducing tension

BBC — Today's stressful lifestyles can cause tension, which is a major trigger for anger. Anger is a natural, healthy emotion when there's a valid reason for it. Tackle deeper feelings of anger Reduce the tension in your life For example, if you take a ...More…

Some ways you can help

BBC — If you think someone close to you is suffering from something more serious than a passing emotional problem, encourage them to talk about their feelings and, if necessary, to get advice from their GP. Being distressed can make us feel we have ...More…

Dealing with mental illness

BBC — Have you ever worried excessively, felt depressed or anxious without knowing why, felt someone was a threat to your wellbeing, thought about suicide as an escape - or abused alcohol or drugs to self-treat a psychological problem? Mental disorders ...More…

Psychotic symptoms

BBC — Our moods are rarely completely stable and the world would be a very boring place if they were, but in bipolar disorder, mood swings aren't like normal highs and lows, they're much more intense. Bipolar (also known as manic depression) causes ...More…

What can I do if I know someone who self-harms?

BBC — Self-harm usually happens when someone feels very emotional and upset, and can help them to feel more in control and less tense - it can be a 'quick fix' for feeling bad. Self-harm happens when you injure or harm yourself on purpose. You may ...More…