Feeling sad

Everyone will experience sadness from time to time in the ups and downs of everyday life. However, a persisting period of sadness could point to a mental illness, including (but not limited to) depression and anxiety.

Mental health issues are given names to help distinguish one group of symptoms from another

Find out more about different mental illnesses here – a sample of our information is below, the full list is on the left-hand menu.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental illness which affects the way you think. The symptoms of the illness can have an effect on how to cope with day to day life.
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Psychosis

Psychosis is when you have a break from reality. We look at what this means and its possible causes and treatments.
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Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder, is a mood disorder. It can cause your mood to swing from highs (mania) to lows (depression).

Anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health problems. They make someone feel anxious all, or a lot of the time.