Anxiety is used to describe feelings of worry, fear and unease. Typically, it incorporates both the emotional and physical sensations we experience when worried or nervous.
Almost everyone experiences stress from time to time, and while a small amount of stress can motivate us, too much or prolonged stress can be damaging to both our physical and mental health.
Bereavement is the time we spend adjusting to loss. There is no right or wrong way to feel during the bereavement period - everyone copes in their own way.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) involves intrusive and obsessional thoughts, often followed by compulsive urges.
Addiction refers to a difficulty in controlling certain repetitive behaviours to the extent that they have harmful consequences.
Feeling angry is a natural response to certain life experiences. It’s a basic emotion; occurring at times when we come under attack, feel deceived, insulted or frustrated.
Abusive behaviour can have a significant impact on our mental health and well-being - not only at the time of the abuse, but there can be lasting effects throughout a person’s life.
Fear is a completely natural human emotion but, in some people, fears are more pronounced and will manifest as a phobia.
Self-confidence is about trusting your own judgement and feeling comfortable with your abilities and powers: it’s the means to realise your full potential and be the person you want to be.
Relationships are a very meaningful part of our lives and can bring us a great deal of happiness and fulfilment.
Self-esteem is the way we perceive and value. This can be influenced by lots of different things, from our childhoods to life events.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that some people develop after being involved in (or witnessing) something traumatic.
We will all experience stress at some point in our lives, for a number of different reasons. In small doses, stress can be a motivator - but it can also be unpleasant.
Giving birth and bringing a baby into the world is generally considered a time of happiness. As a new parent, however, you might not experience this straight away.
Sex problems are common and can occur for any number of different reasons. In most cases, sexual problems can be linked to other challenges or difficulties you are facing within your life.
There are many reasons why someone may want to end their pregnancy, and in Great Britain, the law allows women to do so at up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Having a traumatic experience or witnessing extraordinarily stressful events can have a profound impact on our psychological and emotional well-being.