In these guidelines we use the term gambling problems to refer to difficulties over time in limiting money or time spent on gambling, which leads to adverse consequences for the person, others, or for the community. This could include someone whose gambling is having a great enough impact on the ... ir life to receive a diagnosis of a gambling disorder, but may also include people with less severe problems. Gambling problems are mental health problems. In addition, people with gambling problems are likely to have other common mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and substance use problems. more

Work can be beneficial or harmful to mental health depending on the circumstances. If a person has a mental health problem, being at work in a supportive workplace can assist in their recovery. The level of support needed will fluctuate, as the symptoms of most mental health problems come and go ... over time. Providing mental health first aid when a worker is showing the early signs and symptoms of a mental health problem is important, as it can assist the person to return to their usual performance quickly. Failing to provide mental health first more

How to use these Guidelines These guidelines are a general set of recommendations about how you can help someone who may be at risk of suicide. Each individual is unique and it is important to tailor your support to that person’s needs. These recommendations therefore may not be appropriate for ... every person who may be at risk of suicide. Also, the guidelines are designed to be suitable for providing first aid in India. They may not be suitable for other cultural groups or for countries with different health systems. more

Mental illness can affect not only the life of the person with the illness, but also their close family, partners and friends. Significant people in a person’s life are often a source of support with the illness. However, family, partners and friends may be faced with a loved one’s men ... tal illness without much information on ways to deal with it and its impact on their life. NOTE: This guide is NOT a replacement for medical advice and we strongly recommend that you or the person you care for discuss issues related to treatment with a clinician. more

These guidelines are a general set of recommendations about how you can help someone who may be at rick of suicide. Each individual is unique and it is important to tailor your support to that person´s needs. Also, the guidelines are designed to be suitable for providing first aid in the Philippin ... es. They might not be suitable for other cultural groups or for countries with different health systems. more

Purpose of these Guidelines These guidelines are designed to help members of the public to provide first aid to someone who is at risk of suicide. The role of the first aider is to assist the person until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Development of these Guidel ... ines The following guidelines are based on the expert opinions of a panel of mental health professionals from Japan about how to help someone who may be at risk of suicide. more

A panic attack is a distinct episode of high anxiety, with fear or discomfort, which develops abruptly and has its peak within 10 minutes. During the attack, several of the following symptoms are present.