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Our Services We will inform you of symptoms of major Depression.

Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day, feeling hopeless or worthless, Having low energy, Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed, Having problems with sleep, experiencing changes in your appetite or weight, feeling sluggish or agitated, having difficulty concentrating, Having frequent thoughts of death or suicide.

Symptoms of the Winter Pattern of SAD include: Having low energy, hypersomnia, overeating, weight gain, craving for carbohydrates, social withdrawal (feel like “hibernating�)

Symptoms of the less frequently occurring summer seasonal affective disorder include: Poor appetite with associated weight lossInsomnia, agitation, restlessness, anxiety, episodes of violent behavior We deal with many cases of abuse in relationships, now we can give information that may help if you have experience abuse or

care someone who does. We are also able to give addiction and dependancy support, where you are able to find out how these are linked to your mental health problems.

Wer can; Explains what advocacy is, what types of advocacy are available and how you might access them. Explains what advocacy is, what types of advocacy are available and how you might access them, give information on where you can find support on addiction and dependency, which are often linked to mental health problems.

We can also : Explains anger, giving practical suggestions for how you can support someone and where they can go for help.

Anxiety and panic attacks Explains anxiety and panic attacks, giving practical suggestions for how you can support someone and where they can go for further support and treatment.

Benefits FAQ Brief answers to some of the most common questions that our Infoline receives about benefits.

What We Can Do For You Body dysmorphic disorder Explains Body dysmorphic disorder, giving suggestions for how you can support someone and where they can go for treatment and further support.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) Explains what BPD is and what it’s like to live with this diagnosis. Also provides information about self-care, treatment and recovery, and gives guidance on how friends and family can help.

Carers, friends and family - how to cope Explains how to cope as a carer, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.

Community based mental health and socialcare services Describes community-based mental health and social care in England. It describes what it is and how to access it.

Crisis services A guide to crisis services with information about where you can go for support.

Debt and mental health, Gives information about where you can get support with funding opportunities.

Depression WWW Explains depression, giving suggestions for how you can support someone and where they can go for treatment and further support.

Dissociative disorder Explains dissociative disorder, giving suggestions for how you can support someone

and where they can go for treatment and further support.

Drugs - street drugs Explains the mental health effects of street drugs, what might happen if someone uses street drugs and also has a mental health problem, and suggestions for where they might find support.

Eating problems Explains eating problems, giving suggestions for how you can support someone and where they can go for treatment and further support.

About Us What we do We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Our strategy Because of Mind, millions more people have access to advice and support thanks to our information and services nationally and locally, in England and Wales. We’re building on change, but we know there is much more to do.

Local Minds Our local Minds support over 375,000 people across England and Wales. Their services include supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, employment and training schemes, counselling and befriending. Find out if there is one where you live.

Our impact Read our 2014/15 annual review to find out about our impact and how we raise and spend our money.

“My crying puzzles me, surprises me, because there is no cause. I open a book but the words form no meaning. Writing is impossible. My limbs are heavy, my brain is slow. Everything requires effort.�

- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

“I mean, I have the feeling that something in my mind is poisoning everything else�.

-Vladimir Nabokov

Contact Us Mind Infoline Our team provides information on a range of topics including: Types of mental health problem where to get help medication and alternative treatments advocacy. We will look for details of help and support in your own area.

Contact us Our lines are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).

0300 123 3393 info@mind.org.uk Text: 86463 Legal Line We provide legal information and general advice on mental health related law covering: Mental health, mental capacity community care, human rights and discrimination/equality related to mental health issues.

Contact us We are open Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays). legal@mind.org.uk Please note: we are extremely busy on the Legal Line at present, and it may take up to 6 weeks for us to respond to your email or letter.

We’re sorry about this, and hope to be back to normal shortly.

“I am over the moon with the service I received from you. It is no understatement to say, I have felt like I have been playing some kind of rubic cube over the last couple of months, constantly trying and retrying different avenues, but getting mentally exhausted and ending up in the same place. Your reply with the different options given, has left us feeling that there is help we can connect to.�

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