
Mental health – articles and advice
חרדה
Features on mental wellbeing, managing stress and living with mental health conditions. For trusted reference, see our Patient Information Leaflets on mental health.
חרדה
Anxiety causes worry, panic, and restlessness. Learn about common triggers, how to manage symptoms, and the treatments that can help restore calm.
- Why can the menopause trigger anxiety?
- Popcorn brain: what it is, why it happens, and how to reset your focus
- How to help your child with back-to-school anxiety
- Anxiety videos
- What is the link between IBS and anxiety?
- How to manage social anxiety during Christmas gatherings
- Why video calls can leave you anxious and exhausted
- How to deal with test anxiety
- How to spot the symptoms of social anxiety
- Sunday scaries: How to beat Sunday night anxiety
- Can magnesium help with anxiety?
- Can ADHD cause anxiety and depression?
- Do beta blockers help with anxiety symptoms?
- How to get over gym anxiety
- Why do we feel anxious about calling in sick to work when we are genuinely unwell?
- מהי גבריות רעילה וכיצד היא משפיעה על גברים?
- What's the link between anxiety and gut health?
- How to tackle poor body image in older women
- Skin-picking and hair-pulling: managing body-focused repetitive behaviours
- How to stop worrying about things you can't change
- What it's like to have muscle dysmorphic disorder
- How to deal with back to work anxiety
- What to do when the news is making you anxious
- How to stay body positive over Christmas
- How to spot the signs of anxiety in kids
- How to cope with anxiety after cancer
- The breathing techniques to try if you have anxiety
- How to cope with climate change anxiety
- How to deal with holiday anxiety
- Does hypnotherapy work for anxiety?
- Why your anxiety at night can feel so intense
- Dealing with depression and anxiety caused by adult acne
- How to deal with negative body image in the summer
- The link between anxiety and insomnia
- Can anxiety cause cancer?
- How to get help for hypochondria and health anxiety
- How to cope with anxiety during pregnancy
- Can anxiety cause depression?
- Relaxation exercises
Obsessive compulsion disorder
- Quiz: Do I have OCD?
- What it's really like to have OCD
- What you need to know about intrusive thoughts and OCD
- What it's like to have postnatal OCD
Panic attacks
- Am I having a panic attack or a heart attack?
- What to do if you have a panic attack in public
- Alcohol and anxiety: can booze trigger panic attacks?
- How to support someone through a panic attack
- What happens to your body during a panic attack?
Phobias and fears
- Facing your fear of the doctor: tips for easing medical anxiety
- How to overcome a fear of flying
- Thalassophobia: how to manage your fear of the ocean
- A fear of holes: what triggers trypophobia?
- Where does a fear of vaccines come from?
- What it's like to experience claustrophobia
- How to get over a fear of blood tests
- כיצד להתמודד עם פחד מלידה
- Overcoming your fear of needles
- How to get over your fear of the dentist
דיכאון
Feeling persistently low or hopeless? Learn about the signs of depression, what causes it, and how talking therapies or medicines can help you feel better.
- שעון קיץ: מדוע שינוי השעון יכול להשפיע על הבריאות שלנו
- How to cope with retirement depression
- Quiz: Am I depressed?
- How to support someone with depression
- Diapression: unravelling the link between diabetes and depression
- Re-sparkling - the science of finding more joy
- Why do I feel depressed in the New Year?
- What are the signs of depression in men?
- האם גברים יכולים לחוות דיכאון לאחר לידה?
- The reality of life after surviving a suicide attempt
- What should I do if I feel suicidal?
- Do supplements work for depression?
- What it's like to work for a suicide prevention helpline
- האם בעיות נפשיות אצל אמהות חדשות מתפספסות?
- Eating dark chocolate may reduce odds of depression
- What to do if you get the urge to self-harm
- Alarming' rise in self-harm in young people
- Can exercise really help with depression?
- כיצד למנוע דיכאון בגיל מאוחר
- What is postmenopausal depression?
- Video: Why do people get depressed?
- האם הנקה מונעת דיכאון לאחר לידה?
- How a chronic illness affects your mental health
- Are men or women less likely to get help for depression?
- האם המדיה החברתית גורמת לנו לדיכאון?
- Do holidays help or hinder depression?
- Spotting depression in your partner
אבל
- Preparing for the loss of a loved one: how to cope with anticipatory grief
- How to cope with the loss of a friend
- איך להתמודד עם השנה החדשה לאחר אובדן של אדם אהוב
- אבל: איך להתמודד עם סופיות המוות
- איך להתמודד עם מותו של חיית מחמד
- כיצד יכול האבל לפגוע בהערכה העצמית שלך?
- Coping with grief after losing a loved one to lung cancer
- התמודדות עם אבל במהלך חג המולד הראשון ללא אדם אהוב
- אֵבֶל וצעירים: איך להתמודד עם אובדן
- How to cope with the physical symptoms of grief
- How to support someone bereaved by suicide
- How to talk to children about death
- Can exercise help with grief?
- How long is grief supposed to last?
Seasonal affective disorders
- How to boost your motivation levels during winter
- Winter wellness tips: how to cope with SAD
- How to combat winter depression and increase your serotonin
- Why do some people struggle with summer depression?
- Why do some people experience summer anxiety?
- Why does seasonal affective disorder (SAD) make us crave carbs?
- Can spring make depression worse?
- How to beat the end-of-summer blues
Eating disorders
Eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia affect both body and mind. Learn about warning signs, the importance of early help, and how treatment works.
- How to gain weight after having an eating disorder
- Eating disorders in athletes: how can we tackle them?
- How common is binge eating disorder and how does it affect people?
- How to manage pregnancy when you have an eating disorder
- Debunking eating disorder myths and stereotypes
- What is the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder?
- How do stereotypes prevent Black people from seeking help for eating disorders?
- What's the link between diabetes and eating disorders?
- You don't have to be underweight to have an eating disorder
- Anorexia may be a physical illness, as well as psychological
- How to help if your child has an eating disorder
- Video: What are the causes of anorexia?
- Meal plan tips for eating disorder recovery
- מה גורם להפרעות אכילה אצל גברים?
- כמה נפוצים הפרעות אכילה בקרב גברים?
- Connections between 'clean eating' and orthorexia
- Working with food when you have an eating disorder
- How to help a friend with an eating disorder
- Do shrinking fashion sizes promote anorexia?
- Why is anorexia on the rise?
תרופות לבריאות הנפש
Antidepressants are medications that treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions by affecting brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine.
- What is serotonin syndrome and what causes it?
- How to switch antidepressants safely
- האם עליי להחליף תרופות נוגדות דיכאון?
- האם נוגדי דיכאון יכולים לגרום לחלומות חיים?
- How to avoid antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
- Will taking antidepressants really lead to weight gain?
- What is CBD oil and does it work?
- מדוע עדיין קיימת סטיגמה סביב נוגדי דיכאון?
- When should you stop taking antidepressants?
Mental health therapy
Mental health therapy, also called talking therapies or psychological therapies, involves working with a trained professional to talk through thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to improve mental and emotional well-being.
- Could you benefit from music therapy?
- The Stranger Things effect: why nostalgia builds connection and improves our mood
- Art therapy: creative ways to boost your mental health
- Is ASMR the secret to sensory bliss?
- Unconventional healing: the rise of alternative therapies
- Pets as therapy: benefits for all ages
- How remote mental health services have helped the LGBTQ+ community
- CBT for insomnia: how does it work?
- Can you have therapy if you don't have a mental health problem?
- What is transactional analysis therapy?
- What is psychodynamic therapy?
- Can deaf people have therapy?
- How to decide between different types of therapy
- Why is therapy so exhausting?
- What is dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)?
- What to expect when your child starts talking therapy
- How to choose a therapist
- Why do so many of us struggle with meditation?
- Do mental health apps really work?
רווחה נפשית
Mental health matters just as much as physical health. Learn strategies to manage stress, improve resilience and take care of your emotional wellbeing.
- NewBipolar disorder, public figures, and the line between explanation and accountability
- UpdatedDoes the moon really affect us?
- Not quite 'back to normal': a guide to post-pandemic family healing
- Body positivity: 7 daily habits for self-love and acceptance at any age
- למה המוח שלנו מכור לחדשות רעות
- Building healthy boundaries for a fresh start to the new year
- Helping your child cope with stress and worry over Christmas
- לשנות את התפיסה של בדידות במהלך תקופת חג המולד
- How to improve your self-esteem and be kinder to yourself
- Building healthier habits with Holly Health
- מהי 'בריאות נפשית טובה'?
- How to be happy: 12 everyday tips
- 5 benefits of reading
- Is brain rot real - here's what brain health experts say
- How to talk to people about your mental health
- More than just entertainment: Jeanie Y. Chang on K-dramas and mental health
- New Year, New Me: Why reinventing yourself in 2025 might be bad for your mental health
- When to take a mental health day at work - and how to talk to your boss
- What to do if you feel lonely
- Can hair transplants improve mental health?
- The best mindfulness apps, according to experts
- איך לעצור את 'אשמת האמא' מלהשפיע על הבריאות הנפשית שלך
- שבוע הצמחים הביתיים הלאומי: יתרונות בריאותיים של ביופיליה וצמחים
- Why new year's resolutions fail - and what you can do about it
- Why a Christmas movie can make us feel good
- Why we should be making mental health New Year resolutions
- למה הליכה עם הכלב שלך יכולה לשפר את הבריאות הנפשית שלך
- Is Christmas music good or bad for your mental health?
- Movember spotlight: black men's mental health
- 5 ways to look after your mental health this Christmas
- What are the mental health benefits of making your bed in the morning?
- Why you should take up a creative hobby this year
- How to improve your mental health while working from home
- How to look after your mental health during your menstrual cycle
- How has working from home affected our mental health?
- Is the term 'wellness' problematic?
- Why do we use dark humour as a coping mechanism?
- What mental health support is available to veterans?
- How gut bacteria affect mood, focus and brain health
- Why do we find it comforting to re-watch our favourite movies?
- Is crying good for you?
- What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
- How peer support can help boost your mental health
- How to protect your mental health in the workplace as a Black woman
- Is the vagus nerve the key to our mental health?
- Mental health: keeping track of your symptoms and early interventions
- How to manage your mental health if you've been made redundant
- השפעת השעמום על הבריאות שלנו
- מה שצריך לדעת על הורות עם בעיות בריאות נפשית
- The link between gut health and happiness
- The mental health impact of skin conditions
- How does losing a lot of weight affect your mental health?
- What to do if you're struggling with your mental health at Christmas
- How to look after your mental health at university
- Young people who seek mental health support forced to cope on their own
- Can spending time in nature benefit your mental health?
- The health benefits of seawater
- How your teeth can affect your self-esteem
- Why going bald can seriously affect your mental health
- How to look after your mental health this winter
- Can football tackle mental health stigma?
- Breaking the stigma of mental health
Other mental health problems
Not every mental health issue fits a label. Explore less common conditions and understand how healthcare professionals can support you or a loved one.
- Emotional dysregulation: what it is and how to cope
- What is Swedish death cleaning and how can it benefit you?
- Building resilience: how to bounce back from life's challenges
- Could the energy crisis fuel a mental health emergency?
- Is maladaptive daydreaming a sign of mental illness?
- What's a permacrisis, and its impact on our mental health?
- How to stop procrastinating
- How does climate change affect mental health?
- What it's like living with schizophrenia
- Living with post-traumatic embitterment disorder
- How the pressure to breastfeed can impact mental health
- Can 'prescribed' laughter help people recover from trauma?
- How to overcome imposter syndrome
- How to support someone with psychosis
- What is post-traumatic embitterment disorder (PTED)?
- What's the link between mental health and heart disease?
- Air pollution linked to mental health problems
- Domestic abuse survivors more likely to develop serious mental illness
- Spotting the signs of a personality disorder
- Do you have an anger problem?
- How borderline personality disorder affects your life
- What it's like to experience psychosis
- Protecting your mental health during fertility treatment
- Video: What are the different types of mental health disorder?
לחץ
Too much stress can affect your body and mood. Learn how to spot the signs, what causes it, and healthy ways to manage it.
- Transform your sleep: a guide to overcoming stress dreams
- How to lower cortisol levels: 10 proven ways
- האם לחץ יכול לגרום להתקפי לב?
- שחיקה הורית: המדריך שלך להבנה ולהתמודדות איתה
- Can stress cause vertigo?
- מהם התסמינים של שחיקה?
- Why 'Christmas creep' stresses us out
- How to cope with the stress of being a new parent
- מהם הסימנים למשבר אמצע החיים?
- Why are UK students the most stressed over studying maths?
- The warning signs of stress
- Is your job putting your health at risk?
- Does stress cause weight gain?
- Does stress make skin problems worse?
- למה הנסיעה הארוכה שלך לעבודה מזיקה לבריאותך
- How money worries can affect your health
- מה באמת עושה עבודה בשעות נוספות לבריאות שלך
- The worst foods to eat when you're feeling stressed
- Signs your job is making you sick
- The surprising ways stress can affect your body
- Video: Can stress cause a miscarriage?
ניהול מתח
- Updatedאיך להתמודד עם לחץ באמצעות פעילות גופנית
- How to avoid stress over Christmas and the New Year
- Which foods can reduce your stress and anxiety?
- How to practise self-care
- Could keeping a journal help your mental health?
- טיפים להקלה על מתח שכדאי לנסות כל יום
- הגדרה מחדש של איזון בין עבודה לחיים: מהי תנועת ה"פרישה השקטה"?
- Can rage rooms help you de-stress?
- Exam time: stress-relieving toys and gadgets
- למה טיפוח עצמי לגברים כל כך חשוב
- Can hugging be good for your health?
- 9 tips to enjoy yourself and budget well this Christmas
- איך לומר לא להזמנה לחג המולד
- Can watching horror films reduce stress?
- How to help your child cope with exam stress
- How to be a calm parent when you're stressed
- 5 healthy ways to handle money problems in your relationship
- When can procrastinating be healthy?
- How to manage stress when living with cardiomyopathy
- Can regular massages improve your mental health?
- האם פעילות גופנית יכולה לעזור לך להרגיש פחות לחוץ?
- משחק עם חתולים וכלבים מפחית את רמות הלחץ
- Can playing video games help your mental health?
- How students and teachers can beat exam stress
Post traumatic stress disorder
- Newהבנת EMDR: כיצד תנועות עיניים יכולות לסייע בעיבוד טראומה?
- Managing PTSD during fireworks season
- What therapies can treat PTSD?
- Can shaking exercises improve stress and PTSD?
- Things people with PTSD wish you knew