A panic attack is a feeling of sudden and intense fear. It can come on quickly and for no apparent reason. Panic attacks can be very frightening, but they’re not dangerous.
Being a parent with a mental illness can be hard. But with the right support, you can be a good parent while managing your mental health.
Learn about parity of esteem. Find out why it is important for mental health, how the parity gap is measured and where it comes up in legislation.
Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other.
Someone with a personality disorder will have difficulties with how they think, feel, behave and relate to others.
The companionship that a pet offers is a great way to reduce anxiety and stress.
Physical activity can improve your mental wellbeing. Being physically active means moving your body and working your muscles: for example, by walking, running, dancing, swimming, doing yoga or gardening.
We often think of our mind and body as separate, but our mental health and physical health are interconnected.
Learn about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Find out about the symptoms and treatment for PTSD.
Postnatal depression is a type of depression many people experience after having a baby. It’s not the same as the ‘baby blues’: it needs treatment so you can recover.
Read all about prevention and mental health in our A-Z page.
Learn about psychosis. Find out which mental health problems psychosis is a symptom of.
