What Are Mental Health Problems? Depression and mental illness at work

Understanding mental health

Mental health problems are still often subject to stigma and people can be reluctant to discuss them. Because of this, many people who are coping with them also face prejudice and discrimination in their everyday lives.

Anyone can get a mental health problem. And it’s far more common than you think.

• How common mental distress is - on the Mind website
• Who is affected by mental illness - on the Rethink website

The resources we’ve linked to here explain the different types of mental illness, the causes, symptoms and treatments available.

• Rethink's mental illnesses and disorders information
• Mind's diagnoses and conditions information
• Shift employer's information

How to identify the early warning signs

The first signs of mental health problems can be frightening for the person in distress and those close to them. But would you know how to spot the early warning signs? This booklet by Mind is designed for anyone who wants to know more.

In this video Carla talks about when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and how her employers have supported her return to work.

Understanding depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

These three conditions are often misunderstood. Both Mind and Rethink have published detailed information about each of them.  Find out about symptoms, treatments and ways that people can help themselves, as well as what support can be helpful.

Mind
Depresssion
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia

Rethink
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia

Talk to someone

If you would like to speak to someone about your concerns and queries you can contact the Mindinfoline or the Rethink Advice and Information Service.