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Worried about mental health?

If you're having mental health problems, you're not alone. One in four of us will have problems with our mental health at some time in our lives. Read more.

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Top 10 stress-busters

Stress-beating tips that really help, including being more active and taking time for yourself.

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Find mental health support

Anxious, depressed or having problems coping? Find out where to go for help.

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Video: mental health attitudes

Watch four people who've had mental health issues talk about the negative reactions they faced and how they overcame them.

Accessing therapy

Talking therapies are becoming more widely available on the NHS. Find out about what might be provided near you and how to access it.

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Five steps to mental wellbeing

The things we do and the way we think can affect our mental wellbeing. Learn the five steps you can take to improve yours.

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Men and emotional health

Get advice on how to look after your emotional health and keep your stress levels down.

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Mental health helplines

If you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines can offer advice, support and information.

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Ten ways to fight your fears

Whatever it is that scares you, here are 10 ways to help you cope with your fear and anxiety.

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Financial stress

Worries about money or losing your job can cause emotional distress. Get tips on coping with feeling anxious and advice on when to seek help.

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Returning to work after mental health issues

Find out how to get back into work if you've been off due to mental or emotional health issues.

'I run to boost my mood'

GP Liz Gardiner talks about her depression and how medication, CBT and exercise have all helped.

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Talking to children

If you’re worried about a child you think has a problem, getting them to talk about it can really help.

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Moodzone

Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? The NHS Choices Moodzone can help you on your way to feeling better

Get active for mental wellbeing

Physical activity is good for mental wellbeing, as well as fitness. Find out how to get active for mental wellbeing

Get running with Couch to 5K

Our C25K plan is designed to get just about anyone off the couch and running 5km in nine weeks

Strength and Flex

Download our Strength and flexibility podcast series and get a free personal trainer

Veterans and mental health

The mental health services and support available for veterans and reservists

Addiction: what is it?

An overview of what addiction is, the various types of addictions and how they can be treated

Compulsive hoarding

Everything you need to know if you or someone you know has a hoarding problem

Lift your mood video wall

Lift your mood: real-life video wall

See how others improve their mental health and wellbeing, and get expert advice.

Video: self-harm

Watch this video and find out why young people may self-harm, and get advice on how to get the right support

Emotional health

Get tips on how to build your emotional resilience, cope with loss and overcome jealousy

Carers: mental health services

Read about the support on offer if you look after someone who has a mental health problem.

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