Conditions
Browse conditions and discover which therapies are recommended, with evidence grading and clinical context for each recommendation.
Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad. It is a persistent low mood that affects how you think, feel, and function in daily life. It can make everything feel harder and reduce your interest in things you used to enjoy.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders involve persistent worry, fear, or dread that is out of proportion to the actual situation. They can affect your thoughts, body, and behaviour, making everyday situations feel threatening.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It involves re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares, avoiding reminders, feeling on edge, and changes in mood and thinking.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD involves unwanted, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions.
Personality Difficulties
Personality difficulties involve longstanding patterns in how you relate to yourself and others that cause persistent distress or problems in daily life. They often develop from early relational experiences and affect identity, relationships, and emotional regulation.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders involve serious disturbances in eating behaviour, body image, and weight/shape concerns. They are not a lifestyle choice — they are complex mental health conditions that can have severe physical consequences.
Psychosis and Schizophrenia
Psychosis involves experiences like hearing voices, holding unusual beliefs, or feeling confused about what is real. Schizophrenia is a specific condition involving psychotic symptoms alongside other difficulties. These are treatable conditions.
Self-Harm
Self-harm means intentionally hurting yourself as a way of dealing with overwhelming emotions, distress, or difficult experiences. It is a sign that someone is struggling and needs support, not a bid for attention.
Behaviour Problems in Children and Young People
Behavioural difficulties in children and young people can include persistent defiance, aggression, rule-breaking, and conflict. These are often responses to difficult circumstances and are treatable with the right support.
Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders involve patterns of alcohol or drug use that cause significant problems in your life, health, and relationships. Recovery is possible with the right support.