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  • Baker's cyst - Treatment

    Find out how to treat a Baker's cyst using ibuprofen and an ice pack to help reduce pain and swelling. Further treatment will only be needed if you're unable to use your knee.

  • Anal fissure - Treatment

    Read about treatments for anal fissures, including having a high-fibre diet to avoid constipation and using various medicines, such as laxatives and topical anaesthetics.

  • Coping with dementia behaviour changes

    Read our practical advice on how to deal with behaviour changes in someone with dementia, including where to turn to for help.

  • Sore or cracked nipples when breastfeeding

    Sore or painful nipples are one of the main reasons women stop breastfeeding. But with the right help and support, this problem can often be sorted out.

  • Self-help

    Find tips, guides, tools and activities to support and improve mental health.

  • Self-help tips to fight tiredness

    Find quick and easy self-help tips to restore your energy levels. Includes getting more exercise, drinking less alcohol before bed, and losing weight.

  • Self-help therapies

    Find out about self-help therapies for mental health, such as online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the NHS and self-help books.

  • Raising low self-esteem

    Find out why some people have low self-esteem and how it can affect your mental health. Plus, simple tips on how to give your confidence a boost.

  • Self-harm

    Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body and is a sign of emotional distress. Support is available for anyone who self-harms or thinks about self-harm, as well as their friends and family.

  • Self-help - Phobias

    Find out more about self-help for phobias, such as using your own self-help strategy or getting help from a mental health specialist.