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Mental health
Understanding what you might be going through, and where to turn.
Bipolar disorder: signs, assessment and supportExtreme highs and lows that go well beyond normal ups and downs. How bipolar disorder is diagnosed and managed, and how to…Read →OCD: what it really is, and getting helpOCD isn't about being tidy. What obsessions and compulsions actually are, why intrusive thoughts don't make you a bad person, and the…Read →Understanding ADHD in adultsInattentive, hyperactive and impulsive: what ADHD can look like in grown men, how to get assessed in the UK and Ireland, and…Read →Understanding PTSD and traumaWhat post-traumatic stress disorder is, how it can show up in men, and the treatments that help. It's never too late to…Read →Where to start when you need helpNot sure who to talk to, or what to say? A simple guide to taking the first step, whatever you're dealing with.Read →
Drink, drugs and recovery
Alcohol, drugs, gambling and the many roads to recovery.
Finding your first AA, NA, CA or GA meetingWhat these groups are, how to find a meeting near you or online, and what actually happens when you walk in.Read →What to expect when you ask for help with drink or drugsFrom the first phone call to an assessment and a plan. What treatment services do, what it costs, and the questions worth…Read →
Money and life pressures
Debt, work, housing, break ups and loss.
Supporting someone
For partners, family and mates who are worried about someone.
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