Everybody has mental health, just like we have physical health. The two can affect each other.
Our mental wellbeing is important because it influences not only how we think and feel about ourselves, but also how we think and feel about other people. It can affect our outlook on a situation or the environment around us.
What affects mental health?
Every week, 1 in 6 adults experiences a common mental health problem. It's completely normal and you will have felt like this at some point in your life as a result of day-to-day problems, such as work stress, car troubles, caring responsibilities or arguing with friends or family.
Other times, these feelings can be triggered because of a more significant event, like someone close to you dying, breakdown of important relationships, physical health issues or financial worries. Sometimes it's not clear what the cause is.
A range of support and advice can help you deal with these issues, including:
The main thing to remember is that feeling down about these events is completely normal and most of the time these feelings pass and can be helped by friends, family, a partner or work colleagues.
Do you need someone to talk to right now?
If you're having thoughts of suicide or are feeling overwhelmed by harmful thoughts and feelings, it is important you speak to someone as soon as possible.
There is help available to you.
Telling someone can make you feel more supported and less alone.
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