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Taking things personally can make everyday life emotionally exhausting. A short reply, a change in someone’s tone, a cancelled plan...

Guilt is a normal human emotion. It can appear when we believe we have hurt someone, made a mistake, failed...

Learning how to express feelings is an important part of maintaining good mental health. Many people find it difficult to...

Many people learn to hide how they feel. They may stay quiet to avoid conflict, pretend they are fine because...

High-functioning anxiety can be difficult to recognise because the person experiencing it may appear confident, organised and successful. They may...

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts, images, urges or memories that suddenly enter the mind. They can feel disturbing, frightening or...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can affect almost every part of a person’s life. PTSD is often associated with military...

Anxiety is a normal part of childhood. Many children feel nervous before starting school, taking a test, meeting new people...

Being busy is often seen as a positive thing. A full diary, a long to-do list and a packed working...

Loneliness is something most people experience at some point in their lives. It can happen after a relationship ends, when...

Caffeine is part of many people’s daily routine. A morning coffee may help you feel more alert, while tea, cola...

The connection between food and mood is more important than many people realise. What we eat does not cause every...

A mental health crisis can make it difficult to think clearly. When distress becomes overwhelming, even simple decisions may feel...

Being busy is often treated as a sign of success. People may praise long working hours, packed schedules and constant...

Emotional exhaustion can be difficult to recognise because it does not always look dramatic. You may still get up, go...

“I’m fine” is one of the most common answers people give when they are asked how they are feeling. Sometimes...

People often ask why someone continues drinking or using drugs when it is clearly causing harm. From the outside, the...

Addiction and mental health are closely connected. Many people who struggle with alcohol, drugs, gambling or other addictive behaviours are...

Shift work is an essential part of many industries. Hospitals, emergency services, factories, transport networks, care homes, security services, hospitality...

Returning to work after a mental health crisis can feel like a major step. You may be relieved to regain...