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Unhealthy coping mechanisms like smoking or drinking can exacerbate stress.
The most unhelpful thing you can do is turn to something unhealthy to help you cope, such as smoking or drinking.
Service · Observational claim · From 10 stress busters, [page]
Family problems and depression can increase the likelihood of developing an eating disorder.
You may be more likely to get an eating disorder if: family problems, depression or dealing with difficult things like death
Service · Observational claim · From Behaviours, [page]
Individual therapy is typically offered to most people with eating disorders, while group therapy may be an option for those with binge eating disorder.
Most people will be offered individual therapy, but those with binge eating disorder may be offered group therapy.
Service · Procedural statement · From Behaviours, [page]
Guided self-help programmes are part of the treatment for bulimia or binge eating disorder.
Your treatment may also involve working through a guided self-help programme if you have bulimia or binge eating disorder.
Service · Procedural statement · From Behaviours, [page]
Treatment plans should include support for other conditions the patient may have.
They should talk to you about the support you might need, such as for other conditions you have, and include this in your treatment plan.
Service · Procedural statement · From Behaviours, [page]
Specialists or teams of specialists are responsible for the care of individuals referred to them.
If you're referred to an eating disorder specialist or team of specialists, they'll be responsible for your care.
Service · Procedural statement · From Behaviours, [page]
Recovery from an eating disorder can take time and varies for each individual.
You can recover from an eating disorder, but it may take time and recovery will be different for everyone.
Service · Observational claim · From Behaviours, [page]
People with eating disorders may need regular health checks if their condition affects physical health.
You may also need regular health checks if your eating disorder is having an impact on your physical health.
Service · Procedural statement · From Behaviours, [page]
Treatment for eating disorders usually involves talking therapy.
Your treatment will depend on the type of eating disorder you have, but usually includes a talking therapy.
Service · Procedural statement · From Behaviours, [page]
Loneliness can be addressed through social prescribing and talking therapies like CBT.
You can refer yourself directly to a talking therapies service without a referral from a GP. NHS 111 can tell you the right place to get help if you need to see someone.
Service · Policy statement · From Mental health, [page]
Low mood can be improved by making small changes in life and seeking medical help if necessary.
It's usually possible to improve a low mood by making small changes in your life. For example, resolving something that's bothering you or getting more sleep.
Service · Policy statement · From Mental health, [page]
Eating disorders are treated with talking therapies and regular health checks if necessary.
Your treatment will depend on the type of eating disorder you have, but usually includes a talking therapy. You may also need regular health checks if your eating disorder is having an impact on your physical health.
Service · Policy statement · From Mental health, [page]
Depression can be treated with lifestyle changes, talking therapies, and medicines.
Treatment for depression usually involves a combination of lifestyle changes, talking therapies and medicines.
Service · Policy statement · From Mental health, [page]
Borderline personality disorder is treated with psychotherapy.
The main treatment for borderline personality disorder is a type of talking therapy called psychotherapy.
Service · Policy statement · From Mental health, [page]
Schizophrenia is treated with antipsychotic medicines and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
In most cases, this will be antipsychotic medicines and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Service · Policy statement · From Mental health, [page]
People with severe mental illness can have a physical check-up at their GP surgery once a year.
If you have a severe mental illness, you can have a physical check-up at your GP surgery once a year. These can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
Service · Policy statement · From Mental health, [page]
Treatment for psychosis includes antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies, and social support.
Common treatments for psychosis include antipsychotic medicines, talking therapies and social support.
Service · Policy statement · From Mental health, [page]
Psychosis symptoms include hallucinations and delusional thinking.
The combination of hallucinations and delusional thinking can cause severe distress and a change in behaviour.
Service · Observational claim · From Mental health, [page]
The charity expresses gratitude to its community for reaching out for support during difficult times.
But most importantly, thank you to our amazing community who have reached out for support to deal with adversity life has thrown at them
Relational · Stakeholder position · From Mental Health Motorbike — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, Page 20
Financial management is critical for maintaining the charity's financial stability.
To the team managing our finances and keeping the books balancing
Financial · Stakeholder position · From Mental Health Motorbike — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, Page 20