Managing Mental Health
Many people will encounter anxiety, depression and other mood disorders at some or multiple points during their lifetime, however, some people are more prone to low moods than others. There is lots of help and resources out there to support you. If you are struggling, you should always reach out to a professional.
Mental health is about how we feel, think and behave. Mental health problems can affect anyone, however, these are made much easier to manage with ongoing support and the correct coping skills. Less often, people may suffer with longer term mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, major depression and personality disorders which can be managed with the correct diagnosis and treatment.
There is no single cause of mental health problems, and there are lots of complex reasons why they may develop.
Some signs you may be suffering with your mental health:
- Feeling sad, numb or low mood for extended periods of time
- Confused thinking or difficulty concentrating
- Excessive worries, fears or extreme feelings of guilt
- Sudden or extreme shifts in mood
- Withdrawal from friends, families and social situations
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Detachment from reality, paranoia or hallucinations
- Tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping
- Substance abuse or anger problems
- Suicidal thinking
If you are struggling, or having suicidal thoughts, help and support is available right now. Visit https://111.wales.nhs.uk/Suicidalthoughts/ for a full list of contacts.