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  • Overview - Psychosis

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

  • Symptoms - Post-traumatic stress disorder

    The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life.

  • Treatment - Postnatal depression

    Speak to a GP or health visitor if you think you might have postnatal depression. With treatment most women make a full recovery.

  • 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 - Depression in adults

    Find out how depression is diagnosed. A GP will ask you questions about your general health and how your feelings are affecting you mentally and physically.

  • 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).

  • Understanding calories

    Calories found in food and drink give you energy to do every day things. Find out why they are important and get tips for being aware of calories.

  • Sugar: the facts

    Most adults and children in the UK eat too much sugar. Cut down by eating fewer sugary foods, such as sweets, cakes and biscuits, and drinking fewer sugary fizzy drinks.

  • How to get more fibre into your diet

    Most of us need to eat more fibre and have fewer added sugars in our diet. As well as having other health benefits, adding fibre to your diet can help curb hunger pangs throughout the day.