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If you have a mental illness your doctor will give you a formal diagnosis. While most people experience mental illness, in very different ways, most people will share common symptoms and side-effects.

Schizophrenia

This section covers what schizophrenia is, what the symptoms are and how you can get treatment. This information is for adults affected by schizophrenia in England. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.

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Bipolar disorder

This section explains the symptoms of bipolar disorder, treatments and ways to manage the condition. This section is for people with bipolar disorder. And their carers, relatives and friends.

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Anxiety disorders

This section gives information on anxiety disorders. It explains the symptoms, treatments and ways to manage the condition. This section is for adults in England who live with anxiety disorders as well as their loved ones and carers.

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Depression

This section explains the causes and symptoms of depression and how it’s treated. This information is for people affected by depression in England who are 18 or over. It’s also for their carers, friends and relatives and anyone interested in this subject.

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Dissociation and dissociative identity disorder (DID)

This section gives information about dissociation and dissociative disorders. It explains the different dissociative disorders, their symptoms and treatments. This section is for anyone with dissociation and dissociative disorder and their carers, friends or relatives.

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Eating disorders

This page is about eating disorders, their symptoms and treatment options. This information is for adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.

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Personality disorders

This section tells you what personality disorders are and their symptoms, and how you can get treatment. This information is for people affected by personality disorders in England who are 18 or over. It’s also for their carers, friends and relatives and anyone interested in this subject.

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Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder is a mental illness that affects your moods and thoughts. This section explains the condition, possible causes and treatments. This section is for people who live with schizoaffective disorder and their carers, relatives and friends.

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

This section has information on borderline personality disorder (BPD), including symptoms, causes, and treatments. This information is for people affected by BPD in England who are 18 or over. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.

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Drugs, alcohol and mental health

This section explains how using drugs and alcohol can affect your mental health. It also explains how you can get help to stop using drugs and alcohol. In this section, ‘drugs’ means recreational drugs, alcohol, or prescription drugs. When someone with a mental illness also uses drugs, doctors call this ‘dual diagnosis’ or ‘co-occurring diagnosis’.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

This section has information about the symptoms and causes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It explains who might develop PTSD and the treatment options. It is for anyone affected by trauma or PTSD and their family, friends and carers.

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Psychosis

This section covers what psychosis is and how you can get treatment. You might find this information useful if you experience psychosis. Or if you are a carer, friend or relative of someone who does.

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Cannabis and mental health

Cannabis is an illegal drug which can affect your mental health. This section is about the effects that cannabis can have on your mental health. And how to get help and support. This information is for people over 18 in England. Their carers, relatives and friends.

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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety related disorder. This section gives information on the symptoms, causes and treatments for OCD. It also has information for carers and family members.

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I have been unsure how to proceed with a complicated Mental Health situation & you have shown me that I am not the only one with this type of problem. This helps & gives me confidence that I can make progress with improvements in my health options.