Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an anxiety disorder related to body image.
People with BDD are preoccupied or obsessed with a perceived defect in their appearance, whether that is an actual imperfection or an imagined one.
19 December 2017
'Stay strong', says the charity Beat Eating Disorders, and from the 'I' News, an article from Katie Grant about how to
4 January 2018
Would you like help dealing with feelings of anxiety, stress or depression? SilverCloud, recommended as one of the NHS’s Online mental health services, has been added to www.mentalhealthcamden.co.uk. An online only service, SilverCloud allows you to work at your own pace, and at a place and time that's convenient to you. Read more about SilverCloud at NHS Choices.
29 May 2018
From Terence Higgins Trust: 'This youth counselling project offers counselling for any of the issues that you be experiencing such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, sexual pressures, discrimination, family/relationship issues, self-harm, exam pressures and more.' 14-24? Find out more about these sessions that take place at THT's King's Cross centre.
8 May 2018
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, 2018’s Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May), will this year be focusing on stress. By dealing with it, the Foundation says, 'we can go a long way to tackle mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, and, in some instances, self-harm and suicide'.
29 May 2018
When should I talk to my manager and what should I say? are just two of the topics covered in the Stylist feature about discussing mental health with your manager, while Metro considers How to talk to your boss about stress, with access to a Wellness Action Plan, produced by Mind, together with links to other helpful sources of advice.
The Recovery College has published its Spring Programme covering a wide range of topics, for example, in January there are courses on:
For more details about the programme and how to enrol see the Recovery College website
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and substance abuse affect a significant minority of service personnel and veterans. Experiences during service and the transition to civilian life mean that, for some, mental health problems are triggered by particular circumstances.
With WISH Plus you can receive a package of support for Warmth, Income, Safety and Health services - WISH. Services include: energy efficiency improvements visits; advice for those who have benefits issues and need help with an appeal; home security checks; and help for those living with anxiety or stress. Read more about WISH Plus.
