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Getting Well

There are many things you can do to feel better when you feel down, stressed, anxious or unwell. The first thing - and maybe the most important - is to learn to recognize the signs of being unwell.

The more you know about how problems with your mental health can arise, the better chance you have to spot problems early when they're easier to tackle.

Once you recognize a problem, it can be difficult to ask for help. But it’s important to know where to go and who to ask.



You’ve taken the first step to improving your mental health – you want to know more so you can take steps to feel well. This section will help you to understand mental illness, and will suggest how and where you can access help.

You can also read or watch personal stories about other people who are living with mental illness.

Getting Well

There are many things you can do to feel better when you feel down, stressed, anxious or unwell. The first thing - and maybe the most important - is to learn to recognize the signs of being unwell.

The more you know about how problems with your mental health can arise, the better chance you have to spot problems early when they're easier to tackle.

Once you recognize a problem, it can be difficult to ask for help. But it’s important to know where to go and who to ask.



You’ve taken the first step to improving your mental health – you want to know more so you can take steps to feel well. This section will help you to understand mental illness, and will suggest how and where you can access help.

You can also read or watch personal stories about other people who are living with mental illness.

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