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  • Depression

    Depression is a low mood that can last a long time or keep returning, affecting your everyday life.

  • Learning disabilities - Annual health checks

    People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. An annual health check can help by spotting problems sooner.

  • Overview - Schizophrenia

    Find out about schizophrenia - a long-term mental health condition that causes a range of different psychological symptoms.

  • Diagnosis - Schizophrenia

    Read about diagnosing schizophrenia. There's no single test and the condition is usually diagnosed after assessment by a mental health specialist.

  • Overview - Psychosis

    Read about psychosis, a mental health problem that causes people to perceive or interpret things differently from those around them.

  • Self-help - Phobias

    Find out more about self-help for phobias, such as using your own self-help strategy or getting help from a mental health specialist.

  • Causes - Fabricated or induced illness

    The causes of fabricated or induced illness (FII) are not fully understood, but mental health conditions or previous traumatic experiences in the parent or carer's life can play an important role.

  • Diagnosis - Borderline personality disorder

    Read about diagnosing borderline personality disorder (BPD). If your GP suspects BPD, you'll usually be referred to your local community mental health team (CMHT).

  • Antidepressants

    Find out more about antidepressants, including types, common side effects, conditions they can be used to treat, and what happens when you come off them.

  • Charles Bonnet syndrome

    NHS information about Charles Bonnet syndrome, including symptoms, causes and treatments.