Long COVID and mental health

This section gives information on long COVID and mental health. It explains the symptoms, treatments, and ways to manage the condition.

Physical activity and mental health - Benefits, barriers, and practical tips

Learn how physical activity can support mental health, improve wellbeing, and reduce symptoms of mental illness. Includes benefits, risks, motivation tips, accessible activities, free or low-cost options, and support.

Frequently asked Q's

This page gives information on smoking and mental health. It explains ways to help stop smoking. This information is for people who smoke and have mental health issues and their carers, relatives, and friends.

Type 2 diabetes and mental illness - Symptoms, causes, and how to reduce your risk

Having severe mental illness can mean you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. This page explains about the symptoms, signs, causes and treatments for type 2 diabetes. It also explains how to reduce risk.

How can I improve my sleep?

Problems with sleep can affect how you feel physically and mentally, and how you feel can also affect how you sleep. Certain medications can also affect your sleep, causing you to sleep too much or not enough.

Flu and COVID jabs for people with severe mental illness and their carers

This page gives information on flu and COVID-19 jabs for people with severe mental illness and their carers.

Spirituality, religion and mental illness

Spirituality and religion can play an important role in your life. This section looks at what spirituality and religion are. This information is for people affected by mental illness in England who are 18 or over. It’s also for their carers, friends and relatives.

New parents, pregnancy, and mental health - Perinatal mental health

It’s normal to have periods of worry and stress when you are pregnant. But some women have feelings that do not go away. This can be a sign of something more serious. If you are a new parent, you might get ups and downs after the birth of your baby.

Social inclusion and mental illness - How can I become more connected?

Social inclusion is important for good mental health. This section explains what you can do to be more socially included and who can help you.

Mental health in extreme weather: Practical help for heatwaves, winter, and flooding

This information is for adults who live with mental illness in England. It is also for their carers, friends and relatives and anyone else interested in the subject.

Antipsychotics and physical activity

This page gives information on antipsychotics and physical activity. This information is for people affected by mental illness in England who are 18 or over. It is also for their carers, friends, and relatives.

How can I manage my mental health over Christmas? Practical tips

This information is about managing your mental health over the Christmas period. It is for people who are 18 or over and affected by mental illness in England. 

Worrying about money can affect your mental health and living with a mental health condition can make managing money more difficult. This page includes many great links to advice and information on the Mental Health and Money Advice website.

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.

Drugs, alcohol, and mental health

This information looks at the links between alcohol and drugs use and your mental health. It also explains how you can get help for drug and alcohol use.

Menopause and mental health

If you are experiencing the menopause, it can affect your mental health. This page links to resources that you might find helpful.

Grief and bereavement

If you are experiencing bereavement and grief, it can affect your mental health. This page links to resources that you might find helpful.