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  • Pain relief in labour

    Find out about the different methods of pain relief in labour, including self-help, gas and air, birth pools, pethidine and epidurals.

  • Types of talking therapy

    Find out about types of talking (psychological) therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), guided self-help, counselling and behavioural activation.

  • NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression

    How to access free psychological therapies (talking therapies) like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling and guided self-help on the NHS.

  • Loneliness in older people

    Older people are especially vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation – and it can have a serious effect on health. But there are ways to overcome loneliness, even if you live alone and find it hard to get out.

  • Improving low mood

    Read about self-help techniques that can help improve your low mood.

  • Treatment - Depression in adults

    Find out how depression in adults is treated. Treatment depends on how severe your depression is, but usually involves a combination of self-help, talking therapies and medicine.

  • Support groups - Depression in adults

    Talking to other people with a similar experience can help people cope with depression. Find out about self-help groups for depression and other sources of support.

  • Treatment - Binge eating disorder

    Read about treatments for binge eating disorder, including self-help treatments, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and medicines, such as antidepressants.

  • How to help someone else

    If you think someone you know has started to self-harm, it's important to approach the subject with care and understanding.

  • Assessment and treatments

    Talk to a health professional such as a GP about self-harm, they'll listen and discuss the best options for you.