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Mind - Understanding Anxiety submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time. Most people can relate to feeling tense, uncertain and, perhaps, fearful at the thought of sitting an exam, going into hospital, attending an interview or starting a new job. You may worry about feeling uncomfortable, appearing foolish or how successful you will be. In turn, these worries can affect your sleep, appetite and ability to concentrate. If everything goes well, the anxiety will go away.

Mind - Understanding Depression submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

This booklet describes the symptoms of depression and the different kinds of treatment available. It suggests ways that people can help themselves, and what family and friends can do. It also tells you where to find further advice and information. If you are depressed, you may feel that nothing can help. But this is untrue. Deciding to do something is the most important step you can take. Most people recover from bouts of depression, and some even look back on it as a useful experience, which forced them to take stock of their lives and make changes in their lifestyle.

Mind - Legal briefing: Disability Discrimination Act submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

By the 1990s it had become widely recognised that people with disabilities were facing discrimination. However, there was no legislation protecting their rights as there was for race and sex discrimination. Disabled people began a vigorous campaign for anti-discrimination legislation. This briefing looks at the DDA and shows where it applies to mental health.