World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. World Bipolar Day takes place on 30 March each ...

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This section looks at why someone might have suicidal thoughts, feelings, or intentions. It gives advice on how you can support them when they’re feeling this way. It also looks at support for you.

This section looks at what self-harm is and why you may self-harm. It could help if you are using self-harm to cope with how you’re feeling. Or if you are thinking about self-harming. It explains what ...

This section may help you if you hear voices, or if you know someone who does. Hearing voices is a very common experience. Hearing voices can be a symptom of some mental health problems, but not ...

Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, urges, or images that keep coming into your mind. These thoughts can be distressing, frightening, or upsetting, and are hard to ignore or control. Common ...

Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. When you are stressed, your body releases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Stress is your body’s reaction to ...

This section gives tips and suggestions to help you support someone with mental illness. This information is for those supporting people who are 18 or over with a mental illness in England. Note: In ...

OCD can put strain on relationships with partners, family, and friends, but support and understanding can make a real difference. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can affect every part of life, ...

If you are charged with an offence, you must go to court. This section looks at the different criminal courts in England and Wales and how they work. It looks at how your mental health can be ...

Since 1992, our advice and information service has been there for people affected by mental illness. Our team give practical advice on a wide range of topics. From diagnosis and treatment to mental ...

If you are a carer for someone living with mental illness it can feel difficult to support your loved one or to get the answers you might need. This section has all you need to know about looking ...