What are mental health problems?

This animation explains what mental health problems are and how they can affect us.
Thanks to Mind supporter Chizzy Akudolu for the voice-over.
For more information on mental health problems, what may cause them, and the many different kinds of help, treatment and support that are available visit our website: mind.org.uk

[@Uniquettt]

something I struggle with daily hourly monthly yearly affecting not just my mind but my body's health too with fatigue and chronic pain. I am grateful for past present and any future support I may need to get through each day

[@stephenmitchell6164]

An incredible charity and they all do such amazing work! Our mental health is so important so I hope everyone who watches this video receives that nudge/boost they need to either look after their wellbeing or contacts someone for support. Sending positivity to everyone!!

[@anniehenderson957]

Thanks for the open captions!

[@DoctorElliottCarthy]

Really nice video that normalises these emotionally experiences but doesn't dismiss or downplay them. Great voiceover with the right amount of empathy too. I'm hoping to also be able to do my bit about education on mental health on my channel Mental Health with Dr Elliott.

[@flozy5275]

is mental health problems and mental illness the same thing if not what is the difference?

[@MindMentalHealthCharity]

Hi Flozy, We use the phrase ‘mental health problems’, as many people have told us this feels helpful for them. You may feel that terms such as ‘mental illness’ or ‘mental health issues’ describe your experiences better, or are easier to explain to other people in your life. However you understand your own experiences, and whatever terms you prefer to use, we hope that you will find our videos helpful. Take care, Cora at Mind

[@shamakuma1967]

Traumatizing events.... Plenty.... A cascading effect that they have. Mental health problems begets more mental health social physical economical problems. Here we can only listen to your lectures. Nothing else is being done here.

[@MindMentalHealthCharity]

Hi Ramesh, sorry to hear that you haven't found the support you need in your country. We hope that some of the information on our website can still help you, such as our self-care tips> bit.ly/2Ck8trX Take care, Cora at Mind