Stress
Do you feel under too much mental or emotional pressure? If so you are not alone.
The One You Merton health advisors can give you advice and support on coping with stress.
Free one-to-one support from a local health advisor
Available 5 days a week, 9am – 5pm
020 8973 3545
Stress and you
A bit of stress is normal and can help push you to do something new or difficult, but too much stress can take its toll.
There are many reasons which can cause stress, including work, relationships and money problems. Stress can affect how you feel, think, behave and how your body works – from how well you sleep to your immune system.
In the short-term that’s not really a bad thing, but long-term stress puts your health at risk.
Get your own personalised ‘Mind plan’ on our Every Mind Matters page
Tools to assess mood and depression
The following self-assessment tools from NHS Choices will analyse your mood, see how many symptoms of depression you may have and provide helpful advice.
The quiz is suitable for people aged 16 or over and uses questions that GPs often use to assess whether someone is anxious or depressed. It also includes links to useful information and advice on mental wellbeing.
There are many symptoms of depression, including low mood, feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem, lethargy and sleep problems. The quiz will help you to assess whether you could be depressed.
If you feel you need extra support with how you are feeling there are several helplines that can offer expert advice.
For information on local charities that offer support with anxiety and other mental health conditions please visit our Directory of Services page.