Types of mental health problems
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness, you may be looking for information on your diagnosis, treatment choices, and where to get help. More information can be found on our information pages.
Anger
Explains what anger is and how to cope with it in a healthy and constructive manner.
Anxiety and panic attacks
This book explains what anger is and how to deal with it in a healthy and productive way.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects people in a bad away.
Explains what bipolar disorder is, what treatment options are available, and how you can deal. Also includes suggestions for what friends and family can do to assist.
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
This article discusses body dysmorphic disorder, including its causes and how to get treatment and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Explains what BPD is and how it affects people who have it. It also includes information on self-care, therapy, and rehabilitation, as well as suggestions for how friends and family can assist.
Depression
Explains depression and its causes, as well as how to get therapy and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Dissociation and dissociative disorders
Dissociative disorders are explained, including possible causes and how to get treatment and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Drugs – recreational drugs & alcohol
Explains the impact of recreational drugs and alcohol on mental health, as well as what can happen if you take recreational drugs while also having a mental health problem. There are also suggestions regarding where you might get help.
Eating problems
Explains the origins of eating disorders, as well as how to get treatment and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Hearing
Explains what it’s like to hear voices, where to seek help if you need it, and what others can do to help someone who is experiencing voice problems.
Hoarding
Explains hoarding and its causes, as well as how to get therapy and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Hypomania and mania
Explains the differences between hypomania and mania, as well as the causes and how to get help. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Loneliness
Explains loneliness and offers practical advice on what you can do and where you may get help.
Mental health problems – introduction
Explains what mental health issues are, what causes them, and the various types of assistance, therapy, and support available. There’s also advice on where to get more information, as well as advice for friends and family.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
This article discusses obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including its causes and how to get treatment and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Panic attacks
Explains what panic attacks are, as well as their likely causes and how to get help and assistance. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Paranoia
Explains paranoia and its causes, as well as how to get therapy and assistance. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Personality disorders
Explains personality disorders, including their causes and how to get help and therapy.
Phobias
Explains phobias and their causes, as well as how to get therapy and assistance. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Postnatal depression & perinatal mental health
Explains the causes of postnatal depression and other perinatal mental health concerns, as well as treatment options and support. In addition, he gives advise to his friends and family.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Explains the differences between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD, as well as how to get treatment and support. Self-care advice and guidance for friends and family are included.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Explains what PMDD is and explores issues around getting a diagnosis. Also provides information on self care and treatment options, and how friends and family can help.
Psychosis
Explains what psychosis is, as well as possible causes and how to get help and therapy. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Schizoaffective disorder
Explains what schizoaffective disorder is, as well as the symptoms and causes of the illness. Provides recommendations for friends and relatives on how to help themselves and what sorts of treatment and support are available.
Schizophrenia
Explains schizophrenia, including its causes and how to get help. Includes advice for friends and family, as well as self-help techniques.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder is explained, including possible causes and how to get treatment and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Self-esteem
Explains how to boost your self-esteem and provides practical advice on what you can do and where you may get help.
Self-harm
Self-harm is explained, including possible causes and how to get help and support. Includes self-help advice as well as advice for friends and family.
Sleep problems
Explains insomnia and other sleep disorders, with practical advice on what to do and where to seek help
Stress
Explains what insomnia and other sleep issues are, as well as what you can do about them, and what stress is, what causes it, and how it affects you. There’s also advice on how to help yourself and where to obtain help. You can get assistance here.
Suicidal feelings
Explains what suicidal feelings are, as well as possible causes and strategies for coping.
Tardive dyskinesia
This article explains what tardive dyskinesia is, what causes it, and how to manage it.
Trauma
Explains what trauma is and how it impacts your mental health, as well as how you may help yourself, what treatments are available, and how to seek the care you need. There are also suggestions for anyone who want to help someone who has been through a traumatic experience.