Mental health

A brief introduction...

It is estimated that about 20% of us will have mental health issues at some point in our lifetime. The circumstances of these may vary, as can the symptoms, which may include:

• not wanting to do things that you previously enjoyed
• feeling irritable, upset, miserable or lonely
• being self-critical
• maybe wanting to self-harm
• feeling irritable, upset, miserable or lonely
• feeling hopeless
• confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
• excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
• extreme mood changes of highs and lows
• withdrawal from friends and activities
• significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
• inability to cope with daily problems or stress
• problems with alcohol or drug use
• major changes in eating habits
• sex drive changes
• excessive anger, hostility or violence
• suicidal thinking