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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 →