Mind guides offer you information about many different types of mental health problems. They also offer some guidance around legal issues and your rights. There is also information that can be useful if you’re supporting someone else or want to find out about medication and treatments.
Mental Health Explained
There are so many different types of mental health problems that we can experience it can be difficult if you’ve been diagnosed or someone you support or know has been diagnosed to know where to start. The guides below have general information surrounding mental health that you may find useful.
- Understanding Mental Health Problems
- Seeking help for a mental health problem
- Online and mental health
- Mental health problems an introduction
- Work and mental health
- Talking to your GP about mental health
Mind has an A-Z of mental health problems that can be useful if you know your diagnosis and want to know more.
Remember that you’re not alone and we have many services that can offer you support. If you’re unsure where to start contact Mindline Cumbria.
Different Types of mental health problems and conditions
Different Types of mental health problems and conditions
There are so many different types of mental health problems that we can experience it can be difficult if you’ve been diagnosed or someone you support or know has been diagnosed to know where to start.
Mind A-Z Guide to mental healthLegal rights and discrimination
Legal rights and discrimination
Just because you or someone you know has a mental health problem doesn’t take away their rights. You still have rights legally and should not be subjected to discrimination because of your mental health problem.
We have added some guides that talk about different elements of your legal rights and how to tackle discrimination.
Read Minds glossary to legal rights and informationCampaigns
We’ll fight your corner. We believe everyone with a mental health problem should be able to access excellent care and services.
We also believe you should be treated fairly, positively and with respect.
That’s why Mind actively campaigns for positive change when things don’t make a positive impact on people we support.
You can read more about current campaigns and how to get involved here
Any of the information we have shared is not exhaustive and it’s important to remember everyone is different. People will find support in different ways and will be affected by medications in different ways.
Just because it works for one person it may not work for you and you might need to try a number of things until you find the solution for you.
Understanding Medication and available treatments
Understanding Medication and available treatments
Medication can be a minefield and its nothing to be ashamed about if you need to take medication to support you. Below are some helpful guides that include information about common types of medication used to treat mental health problems. Medication may be used along with other therapies or therapies alone may be used to help support you. There is also some common types of therapy listed below. Remember there is no one size fits all when it comes to treating a mental health problem.
Information about drugs and treatments - MindYour wellbeing
Your wellbeing
Looking after your wellbeing is vital not just your physical wellbeing but your mental well being too. Below are some useful guides that cover common problems some people face when trying to look after their wellbeing.
You can check out the Five ways to wellbeing some of the tips might help you look after your wellbeing.
Everyday living
