Self-help
Try and take a moment to recognise and be proud of the positive steps you’re taking to explore things that you can do to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

If you’re experiencing low mood, anxiety, or stress in your life, looking into self-help activities and ideas might be the right option for you. There are many different things in life that can impact your mental health and wellbeing such as your lifestyle, work, relationships, and past experiences.
This section will help you understand different mental health difficulties and how they can impact people in a range of ways. Additionally, you can find resources to help manage your symptoms and guide you to different activities and techniques to help you thrive.
Are you thinking about suicide?
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Green Social Prescriptions
How to talk about mental health
Keeping well / daily life
Life online
Men’s mental health
Mental health difficulties
Navigating change and challenges
Relationships
Support your way
Wellbeing tips
Women’s mental health
Work, home and money
Young People
Disclaimer
The iThrive Edinburgh self-help section provides information and ideas, not advice. It is not in any way an alternative to specific advice and support from a mental health professional.