Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem. Many of our clients, carers and friends have dealt with or are dealing with anxiety and depression which commonly go together.
Anxiety is a natural response to things we find uncertainty in, and it’s important that we can recognise this, so that our anxiety doesn’t become overwhelming. Anxiety is also very subjective and affects each of us in different ways.
Bringing awareness and understanding to anxiety helps people recognise when they may be struggling, so that they can reach out for help.
It’s important for someone dealing with anxiety to know their options and to have access to the treatment/help that works best for them.
Types Of Therapy For Mental Health
- Talking therapy such as Cognitive behavioural
therapy (CBT) focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and behaviour, and teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems.
- Mindfulness based therapy involves becoming aware of all your current thoughts and feelings and accepting them. Often involves techniques, such as meditation and breathing exercises.
- Other modalities of talking therapy can also be very useful, and in some cases your GP may prescribe medication which can be short term or longer term, depending on your own circumstances.
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
(DBT) is another type of Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and focuses on breaking the cycle of negative thought patterns and replace it with positive behavioural change.
- Group Therapy enables peoples to share experiences and feelings in a supportive and safe environment.
We want to help promote awareness for anxiety and other mental health conditions, keeping up the pressure for change, making sure that improving mental health is a priority in the UK and that everyone can access the help they need.
Mental Health Helplines
Samaritans – Open 24 hours a day and can be contacted via phone, email, letter and self-help app. Call 116 123 to talk to someone.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline – Open from 6pm to midnight and can be contacted on 0800 689 5652.
Shout – Open 24/7 and offers a free confidential text service and can be contacted on 85258.
