Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition that can have a significant impact on a person's life.
Depression results in low mood and low self-esteem, finding no pleasure in things you used to enjoy.
Depression can lead to suicidal feelings.
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Anxiety is a feeling we have when we are worried, tense or afraid.
Anxiety can become a mental health problem and impact someone's daily quality of life.
This can also lead to panic attacks if treatment isn't sought.
Self-Harm
Self harm is when someone hurts themselves as a way of dealing with very difficult feelings, painful memories or overwhelming situations and experiences.
Some have described it as a way of releasing their feelings, punishing themselves, coping or being in control.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can have life-threatening consequences.
It can be a way to hide painful feelings or problems someone may find difficult to express. A person who has an eating disorder may not necessarily be under or over weight.
An eating disorder can affect someone in lots of different ways,- they may feel depressed, anxious, tired, ashamed, guilty and lack concentration.
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is using prescription medicines, illegal and legal substances and/or alcohol too much or in the wrong way. This can lead to other mental health problems and addiction.
Psychosis
Psychosis is when somebody loses some contact with reality. This might involve seeing or hearing things that other people cannot see or hear (hallucinations) and believing things that are not actually true (delusions). It may also involve confused (disordered) thinking and speaking.
Psychosis can occur alongside other mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe depression. However, it can occur from other life events and conditions, too.