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Rain reduces the pollen count. Hay fever isn’t a serious condition. Fact or fiction? We sort through some of the common myths about hay fever, to help you manage your symptoms.

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An overactive thyroid produces too many thyroid hormones. Symptoms include anxiety, tiredness and weight loss.

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Does music help you drift off? Is your phone light destroying your slumber? Read our useful tips for the best night's sleep, backed by science.

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10 science-based sleep tips that really work

Which hay fever home remedies are worth trying? From hay fever wipes and sprays to essential oils and air purifiers, we review what the science says. 


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Symptoms and treatments for vaginismus – when your vagina tightens and makes it hard to have penetrative sex.

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Vaginismus: why it happens and how you can deal with it

If you’re struggling to sleep night after night, there are proven ways to sort insomnia, whether you’re having a short bout of sleep problems or you have chronic insomnia.

Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it

How much deep sleep do you need? And how can you get more of it? Get the lowdown on sleep stages, sleep cycles and how to get them working well for your health.

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Deep sleep: how to make the most of your sleep cycle

Blocked nose, sneezing and a cough – all symptoms of hay fever, but also signs you might have a cold or coronavirus. Check out the key symptoms of each, so you can easily tell what’s getting you down.


Is it hay fever, COVID-19 or a cold? Spot the telltale signs

Mental health includes good emotional, social and psychological wellbeing. Poor mental health can lead to feelings like anxiety or stress, as well as mental health conditions, like depression. 


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Depression

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Depression affects everyone differently, but symptoms include feeling low, hopeless and very tired, as well as having trouble sleeping. Treatment for depression ranges from talking therapies to medication. See a doctor if you think you may be depressed.


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anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear. It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, but people with anxiety disorders have these feelings a lot of the time. 

Many different anxiety disorders exist. These include, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias and panic attacks.

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addiction

An addiction is when a person doesn't have control over something they are doing, taking or using. Alcohol, drugs, gambling and nicotine are examples of things people may be addicted to, but it's possible to be addicted to almost anything. 

Being addicted to something can damage your health and take over your life.  


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antidepressants

Antidepressants are drugs used to treat depression and some other mental health conditions. Many different types of antidepressants are available, but they can cause side effects. 


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bipolar-disorder

Bipolar disorder is a condition that affects a person's mood. It's also known as manic depression. People with this condition may have episodes of feeling very low (depression) and feeling very high (mania).

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Grief affects everyone differently, and people find their own way to cope with it. If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, you may go through stages of feeling numb, angry, guilty and sad. Accepting that something has happened can help you cope with grief. 


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domestic-violence

Domestic violence is any abuse that takes place in a domestic setting, such as a home. This abuse may be sexual, physical or mental. If you’re a victim of domestic violence, it’s important to seek help. 


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eating-disorders

An eating disorder is when your eating habits or behaviours negatively affect your physical and mental health as well as your daily functioning.The most common eating disorders are bulimia, where you overeat and then make yourself sick, or anorexia nervosa, where you try to keep your weight as low as possible. 

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euthanasia

Euthanasia means ending someone's life to stop them from suffering any longer. There are 2 types - voluntary and involuntary euthanasia. In voluntary euthanasia, someone asks another person to help them end their life. In involuntary euthanasia, a person decides to end someone else's life without being asked to.

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Many types of therapies exist for mental health conditions. These include talking therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and counselling. 


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Mental wellbeing is all about how you feel from day to day, and how well you cope with life’s ups and downs. Find tips on how to improve your mental wellbeing. 


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Munchausen’s syndrome is a mental health condition. People with Munchausen's pretend to be ill, often to get attention from others. They may act like they're ill or they may harm themselves to produce symptoms that make them look ill. 


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Obsessive compulsive disorder, male hand obsessively ordering some coloured pencils (credit - Laura Rosina)

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder where someone has an uncontrollable urge to do a specific routine over and over again (compulsion) or repeatedly thinks certain thoughts (obsession). OCD can feel very distressing and prevent you from doing your day to day activities.


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personality-disorders

Having a personality disorder affects how you relate to and interact with other people. Many types exist, including borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder. Treatment usually involves talking therapies.


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phobias

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Mental health

Mental health

Stress relief

Depression

Anxiety

Addiction

Antidepressants

Bipolar disorder

Coping with grief

Domestic violence

Eating disorders

Euthanasia

Mental health therapy

Mental wellbeing

Munchausen

OCD

Personality disorders

Phobias

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Psychosis

Self-harm

Sexual abuse and assault

Suicide support

Mental health

Mental health

Stress relief

Depression

Anxiety

Addiction

Antidepressants

Bipolar disorder

Coping with grief

Domestic violence

Eating disorders

Euthanasia

Mental health therapy

Mental wellbeing

Munchausen

OCD

Personality disorders

Phobias

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Psychosis

Self-harm

Sexual abuse and assault

Suicide support

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Thyroid cancer: signs to look for, treatments and how to cope with a diagnosis

Fact or fiction? 9 hay fever myths busted

Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism): who gets it and how to deal with it

10 science-based sleep tips that really work

Natural remedies for hay fever: what works and doesn’t

Vaginismus: why it happens and how you can deal with it

Insomnia: the causes and how to improve it

Deep sleep: how to make the most of your sleep cycle

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