Mental Health

Mental ill-health, also known as mental health conditions or problems, affect around one in four of us in any given year. Most people will have experienced mental ill-health, whether it’s their own, a family member, friend, or colleague.

Mental health is more than an absence of mental illness and it covers states of mind, which can affect how we think, feel and act, as well as mental health conditions that are diagnosed by a health professional.  Mental health conditions range from common problems, such as depression and anxiety, to rarer problems such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

You can find out more about mental health conditions here

It is important to speak to local GP practice if you feel like may have a mental health condition. 

There are a wide variety of services in Sunderland that can help you to improve your general wellbeing and support you with your mental health.  Some services are open to everyone in the community, however others may have eligibility criteria.  If you do need to be referred for support then your health professional will discuss this with you.

For more information on children and young people mental health visit our children and young people’s mental health page.