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Anxiety disorders
Advice and information | 22 min read | Last updated: 16/01/2023
This section gives information on anxiety disorders. It explains the symptoms, treatments and ways to manage the condition. This section is for adults in England who live with anxiety disorders as well as their loved ones and carers.
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How to manage feelings of anxiety from the ‘Better Health’ campaign
Last updated: 05/10/2022
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Largest survey of its kind reveals extent of university students’ struggles with thoughts of self-harm, loneliness and anxiety
6 min read | Last updated: 05/03/2019
The largest mental health survey ever conducted on UK university students, comprising of 37,654 respondents, found that almost 1 in 10 (9.4%) think about self-harming often or all the time.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Advice and information | 17 min read | Last updated: 16/01/2023
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety related disorder. This section gives information on the symptoms, causes and treatments for OCD. It also has information for carers and family members.
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Supporting 15- 19's with Low Mood, Anxiety & Body Image
1 min read | Last updated: 05/10/2022
Chosen by young people, the suggested CBT techniques can be used to support you if these issues are having an impact on your wellbeing.
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Antidepressants
Advice and information | 8 min read | Last updated: 16/01/2023
This section gives information about antidepressants. They can help with different mental health problems, including low mood, depression, and anxiety. This information is for adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.
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Benzodiazepines
Advice and information | 6 min read | Last updated: 16/01/2023
This section gives information about benzodiazepine medication. Your doctor may prescribe benzodiazepines if you are experiencing severe anxiety or if you’re very distressed. 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 and anyone interested in this subject.
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Eastleigh Womens Wellbeing Group
Services and Groups | Last updated: 07/10/2022
Our support group is for women experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, and feelings of isolation, loneliness, a lack of confidence, low self-esteem. We meet online using a video platform called Whereby, which is easy to use and secure. The Group Coordinator provides the information needed to access the meetings online. Meetings take place fortnightly on a Tuesday, 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm. You will need access to a mobile, computer or laptop with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and a private room or space for the duration of the meetings. The group environment is based on the person-centred principles of non-judgement, compassion and understanding and aims to nurture feelings of safety and trust amongst members. Members of the group can share, reflect, receive and give support. As our meetings are online, we welcome new members from Eastleigh, Winchester, Southampton, Fareham and Basingstoke in Hampshire. You can contact the group coordinator to check availability, ask questions and arrange an initial discussion. You can call or text Vicky on the group mobile 07555 463031 or send an email.
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Chatham Music 4 Wellbeing Group
Services and Groups | Last updated: 07/10/2022
Since 2017, Music 4 Wellbeing (M4W) has supported people challenged with mental health illnesses. We are a supportive, peer-led group that operates within a confidential and safe environment. We believe in the promotion of good mental health through discussions and expressing yourself through the playing of music. Our group philosophy has led to group members becoming more creative through exploring rhythms and beats. This has led to a reduction of anxiety and better social connections. If you enjoy music, you will enjoy the group and you don't have to be a musician! If you are attending for the first time, please send us an email to:- music4wellbeinggroup@rethink.org
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"Be kind to others as not every struggle is visible": Harriet's story
Last updated: 05/10/2022
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Time to Change: Nearly 9 in 10 young people would tell friends and family they are ‘fine’ even if struggling with a mental health problem
4 min read | Last updated: 09/12/2018
New research released by the mental health anti-stigma campaign, Time to Change, reveals that when asked, nearly nine in ten (88%) 16-24-year-olds would tell friends and family they are ‘fine’, even if struggling with a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety[1]. When asked why, responses suggest young people doubt whether those around...
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Feeling sad
Advice and information | 1 min read | Last updated: 16/01/2023
Everyone will experience sadness from time to time in the ups and downs of everyday life. However, a persisting period of sadness could point to a mental illness, including (but not limited to) depression and anxiety.
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Racing thoughts
Advice and information | 1 min read | Last updated: 16/01/2023
Racing thoughts refers to the rapid thought patterns that frequently occur in manic, hypomanic or mixed episodes. Racing thoughts are commonly associated with the mania in bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, but are also often found in anxiety disorders such as OCD.
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Demand for mental health advice soars in year after first lockdown
3 min read | Last updated: 23/03/2021
Charity sees surge in demand for mental health advice one year after first national lockdown, and warns that NHS and social care mental health services need to be ready to meet increased demand for support from people whose mental health has been severely impacted by the pandemic. Rethink Mental Illness has reported a significant increase in the number...
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