Mental and emotional wellbeing
Psyche is the Greek word for "breath". That expression communicates quite well, why medicine can sometimes find it more difficult to help with emotional health than deal with blood pressure. And it helps explain why there are so many different forms of therapy and theories in this area. But this is also an area where research and science have a lot to offer when it comes to negotiating a path through the many options and conflicting advice.
Feature: Anxiety before surgery
Who likes being admitted to hospital? Almost everyone gets at least uneasy about having an operation. Anxiety like this is not going to cause complications, but it might slow down recovery after the operation. It can make it hard for people to concentrate and to understand medical information. That means that reducing anxiety does not just help you feel better. It also clears your head and makes it easier to understand what is happening. There is no cure-all for anxiety. But you can look for options that help you personally.
Feature: Coping psychologically after a stroke
Grief and sadness are normal after a stroke. But some people will become clinically depressed. You can find out about the signs of depression in our fact sheet. And we also have information on treatment and support options for patients and caregivers.
Feature: Preventing depressions in children and young people
Young people often feel sad, down or distressed. That's normal. Sometimes, though, it is more than normal blues: many children and young people get depressed. But depression can be prevented or at least recognised early.
