Learn about mental health

Short guides, reviewed by clinicians.

Stress
What stress is, how it affects your body and mind, and simple ways to cope from day to day.
Worry and anxiety
How everyday worry differs from anxiety that needs care, common signs, things that help, and when to get support.
Low mood and depression
The difference between a low mood and depression, signs to look out for, what helps, and when to get help.
Sleep and mental health
How sleep and mental health affect each other, practical habits for better sleep, and when to get help.
Grief and loss
What grief can feel like after a death or other loss, what is normal, what helps, and when to get help.
Helping someone you are worried about
How to support a friend, partner or child who is struggling, what to say, looking after yourself, and what to do in an emergency.
Alcohol, drugs and mental health
How alcohol, miraa, bhang and other drugs affect mental health, ways to cut down, and how treatment and rehab can help.
Getting help: who does what
What counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists do, what to expect at a first session, privacy, and questions to ask about cost and cover.