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Usually, the first steps to getting help if you feel you are having problems with your mental health is visiting your general practitioners’ (GP) surgery. A GP is a doctor who can provide treatment and care for your physical and … Continue reading →

Complementary therapies are a diverse range of health-related treatments which are not part of mainstream medical care. Generally speaking they are thought to increase well-being, aid relaxation and promote good mental health in all. They are also known as alternative, … Continue reading →

OVERVIEW •Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is not commonly used to treat mental illness and can be considered as rather controversial. Its use has significantly decreased in recent years and it is used far less than medication and talking therapies. •ECT involves … Continue reading →

OVERVIEW •Early intervention services work with you if you are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. •Psychosis is a term used if you experience a break with reality. This can include having unusual beliefs or seeing or hearing things that … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →