Mental Health Guides
Free and private, plain-English guides on mental health and getting help, from the Mindhelpa team. Browse by condition or read the newest first.
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5 guidesBurnout or Depression Difference: How to Tell Them Apart
Burnout or depression difference explained: compare signs side by side, see work, rest and motivation examples, and take a free, private self-check.
How to Talk to GP About Depression: A Simple Script
Not sure how to talk to GP about depression? Here's what to expect, a simple script to adapt, and a checklist for bringing screening results.
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: 15 Signs Your Body Gives
Physical symptoms of anxiety can affect your heart, stomach, muscles and sleep. See 15 common signs by body area and when to mention them to your GP.
How to Get Mental Health Help UK: Every Route Explained
How to get mental health help in the UK: NHS self-referral, your GP, charities and private options, and where a free, private screening fits as a first step.
Am I Depressed or Just Sad? How to Tell the Difference
Am I depressed or just sad? Learn the differences between low mood, depression and anxiety, what screening can show, and a free, private first step.
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