Self-Guided Mental Health Support

Anxiety may present as excessive worry, physical tension, avoidance behaviours, and physiological symptoms such as palpitations or breathlessness. Panic attacks involve sudden, intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms. Treatment may include CBT, exposure-based interventions, and lifestyle adjustments.

Depression involves persistent low mood, loss of interest, sleep disturbance, appetite changes, reduced concentration, and feelings of hopelessness. Treatment pathways include psychological therapy, medication, and lifestyle interventions.

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. Early signs may include food avoidance, rigid rules around eating, weight changes, excessive exercise, and preoccupation with body image. NICE recommends CBT-E as a first-line intervention.

Self-harm may be used as a coping mechanism for emotional distress. It requires sensitive assessment of intent, risk, and underlying factors. Support includes safety planning, emotion regulation skills, and therapeutic intervention.

Trauma responses may include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional dysregulation. PTSD may develop following exposure to traumatic events. Trauma-informed therapy focuses on stabilisation, processing, and integration.

Conditions such as autism and ADHD may affect communication, sensory processing, attention, and emotional regulation. Support includes psychoeducation, environmental adjustments, and tailored therapeutic approaches.

Attachment patterns influence emotional regulation, relationships, and interpersonal functioning. Therapy may explore early experiences, relational patterns, and strategies for healthier connections.

Psychosis involves hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, and significant changes in behaviour. Early intervention is essential. Treatment may include medication, psychological therapy, and multi-agency support.