Physical activity and mental health

This section gives information on being active and mental health. It explains how to improve physical and mental health by being physically active. 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.

Smoking and mental health

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

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. This information is for anyone who lives with mental illness and diabetes. And their carers, relatives and friends.

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. It is for people who live with severe mental illness, who are 18 or over and live in England, 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. This information is for adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for their carers, friends and relatives and anyone interested in this subject.

Severe weather and mental health

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.

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. This information is for people over 18 in England. Their carers, relatives and friends.

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’.