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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 →

Where can I get treatment? Your first step for getting help is usually through your GP. They can pass your details to specialist services or therapy if you need this. There are different types of treatments for eating disorders, and … Continue reading →

Signs of anorexia •avoid food and meals •pick out a few foods and eat these in small quantities •carefully weigh and portion food •carefully check calories and fat content of food •keep lists of food or keep a food diary … Continue reading →

What are the causes of eating disorders? We do not know exactly why someone develops an eating disorder. There is not one single cause. It seems to be a combination of factors, which can include: •your personality •your culture •your … Continue reading →

Anorexia Anorexia usually starts when you are a teenager. About 1 in 250 teenage girls and young women and 1 in 2000 teenage boys and young men have anorexia. If you have anorexia, you try to keep your weight as … Continue reading →

If you have an eating disorder, there are serious changes to the way you eat. For example, you may eat far less or overeat. You may be distressed or concerned about your body shape or weight. This section has information … Continue reading →

Alcohol (Related words – Booze, Bevvy, Drink, Shots). Some people drink with friends in pubs or at home. Others feel that they need to drink just to get through the day. Many people with a mental illness have problems with … Continue reading →

You may use drugs to help you to deal with the symptoms of your illness, or you may use them because they make you feel good for a while. However, using drugs can have a long term negative effect on … Continue reading →

•Drugs can make the symptoms of mental illness worse. Also, some scientists think that certain drugs can make it more likely for you to develop a mental illness. For example, recent research has shown that using cannabis may be linked … Continue reading →

The first step to getting treatment is to see your GP. They should rule out any physical problems which might cause symptoms of depression. Common treatments for depression include: Talking therapies Talking therapy is available on the NHS, from private … Continue reading →