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What is mental health?

Someone described as having good mental health would be a person who can feel, think and act positively to their emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Most people over their lifetime will experience some form of mental health issue. This is natural and is just the same as a person having a physical injury or disease.

What mental health problems exist?

There is a range of diagnosed mental health problems that exist. It is said that one in four people a year will experience some form of them. Anxiety is a common mental health problem. This feeling of constant nervousness or worry can even lead to panic attacks. Panic attacks are when a person might feel their heartbeat elevate, they could feel faint and struggle to breathe.

OCD can also be a type of anxiety. The term means obsessive-compulsive disorder. A person could experience obsessive thoughts or constantly be repeating activities obsessively.

Mental health problems can even affect your daily activities. Something as natural as eating may become a problem. Having a mental issue where food is the focus does not always mean you are over or underweight. You may be diagnosed with something like anorexia, bulimia or unhealthy binge eating disorder but this does not mean that if you aren’t, that you cannot have an unhealthy relationship with food.

A personality disorder could mean you have attitudes, beliefs and behaviours difficulties that affect how you feel and think about yourself and others.

These are just a few examples of mental health problems. If left untreated the symptoms could worsen and a person could be left feeling suicidal, depressed and even use self-harm as a way to cope.

Who do they affect and why?

It is important to remember that these issues can affect anyone. They do not discriminate on gender, race or age. Anyone can be affected by mental health issues.

Reasons for having these mental health issues could be lifestyle factors like work, lack of sleep, loneliness or diet. It could also be something a person has experienced during childhood. A recent bereavement or one that has not been worked through and therefore impacted on mental health. A physical health problem that has started to affect mental health. There are many reasons why someone could feel be affected by mental health and some of these things are out of their control.

What to do if you are experiencing mental health issues

The most important thing to do is to seek help for mental health issues. A person may not feel comfortable talking to their family or friends about these problems. At the UK counselling network CIC, the company offers low-cost counselling sessions. Charging affordable counselling in this way ensures that it is accessible for everyone, meaning anyone can get support with sliding payment scales from as little as £15.

The UK Counselling Network CIC offers a confidential and safe place and you don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental health condition to access support.

What types of counselling are available?

Group counselling, this type of therapy can be particularly effective if you are feeling alone. Working with a group can ensure you feel supported and help you to see you are not alone.

Couples counselling, whether you are looking to work on communication or take a look at the deeper issues in your relationship. Couples counselling can offer a great way to do this.

Individual counselling sessions to focus on yourself.

Do you need to wait until Covid restrictions lift?

Not at all! These issues are real and you may need support now. That’s why at UK Counselling Network CIC, they offer online therapy sessions that take place via Zoom video chat. So you don’t even need to leave your home.

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