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Diagnosis & Treatment

4325 - young man thinkingIf you're reading this, it may be that you are worried about a mental health issue but don't know where to start.

We hope this will help - below are links to mental health information, accredited by the Information Standard, designed to explain things clearly and simply.

Conditions

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Mental health issues are given names to help distinguish one group of symptoms from another - find out more about different mental illnesses here.

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Substance abuse & mental illness: dual diagnosis
  • Eating disorders
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Getting help

This section is all about treatment, support and care.

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Medications

Understand your medicine

There are many medications in mental health and it's often difficult to know how to know which is the best for you

  • Antidepressants
  • Antipsychotics
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Mood stabilisers
  • Medication - choice and managing problems

Symptoms

What's worrying you?

If something seems wrong, but you're not sure what it might mean, take a look here.

  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Feeling sad
  • Hallucinating
  • Hearing voices
  • Low self-esteem
  • Mood swings
  • Negative thinking
  • Racing thoughts
  • Self-harm
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Weight loss

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