Trying to make sense of motherhood?
Do you feel that you lost the sense of self?
Not copying?
Did it take hours again to get ready? Do you lack power and trust in your abilities?
Feeling lonely?
Trying to see people but you still feel lonely? Do you worry that they don't get what you are going through?
Overwhelmed?
Is everything a bit too much at the moment?
Confused?
Are you trying to make sense of your feelings and emotions?
Trying to make sense of motherhood?
Do you feel that you lost the sense of self?
Not copying?
Did it take hours again to get ready? Do you lack power and trust in your abilities?
Feeling lonely?
Trying to see people but you still feel lonely? Do you worry that they don't get what you are going through?
Overwhelmed?
Is everything a bit too much at the moment?
Confused?
Are you trying to make sense of your feelings and emotions?
Let yourself free of maternal guilt
Why is deep relaxation so powerful?
Empoweing
Helping you to shift your mindset so that you become your best medicine.
Simple & Functional
Accessible immediately when you need it on your mobile device.
Personalised sessions can also be online.
Therapeutic
Giving an immediate sense of relief when in use.
Areas where Say Anything App comes particularly useful:
Abuse
Addictions
bereavement
bullying
The association between bullying and mental health can have a vicious circle, where people who are already vulnerable and at-risk may suffer further at the hands of their peers, thus worsening their outcomes and the likelihood of experiencing more severe mental health issues.
Four key mental health outcomes of bullying are depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and self-harm and suicide.
crises
We all face minor or major crises at some point in our lives. Sometimes they can leave us very unsettled and troubled, sometimes they are so severe that we don't even realise when they have started to affect our mental wellbeing. Talking to others can help you to gain control back.
disabilities
Having a disability can often make you feel lonely, different, isolated. The online community will not judge you but can offer support that you need.
domestic violence
Domestic violence occurs when a person uses physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation, stalking, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or economic abuse to control another partner in a relationship. Domestic violence can be a single act or a pattern of behavior in relationships, which encompass dating, marriage, family and roommate relationships. People who are abused may face additional isolation and fear due to social attitudes toward gender roles and/or sexual orientation.
eating disorder
Eating problems are not just about food. They can be about difficult things and painful feelings, which you may be finding hard to express, face or resolve. Lots of people with eating problems also have other mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders. Food is one of many mediums through which anxiety, depression or obsessive-compulsive behaviours can be expressed.
fertility
Infertility affects men and women almost equally. For about 40% of couples who are finding it hard to conceive, both partners have some kind of fertility issue. It’s important to remember that fertility problems are no one’s "fault". When you're desperate to find a reason for your struggles, it can be easy to fall into the trap of blaming yourself or your partner. Instead, try to think of this as a problem that affects you both, and one which you can overcome together.
harassment
Harassment and bullying remain significant issues despite increasing awareness of the problem. There are many typical harassment and bullying behaviours, from unwanted physical contact and shouting to unwelcome remarks and persistent unwarranted criticism. Recipients of these behaviours are more likely to experience anxiety.
isolation
LONELINESS
Money
Mental health
medical conditions
For millions of people, chronic illnesses and depression are facts of life. A chronic illness is a condition that lasts for a very long time and usually cannot be cured completely, although some illnesses can be controlled or managed through lifestyle (diet and exercise) and certain medications. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple sclerosis.
Many people with these illnesses become depressed. In fact, depression is one of the most common complications of chronic illness. It's estimated that up to one-third of people with a serious medical condition have symptoms of depression.
pregnancy
It's common for women to experience mental ill-health for the first time in pregnancy. Women may feel more vulnerable and anxious, and some may develop depression.
If you have had severe mental ill-health in the past, or have it now, you're more likely to become ill during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth than at other times in your life. Severe mental ill-health includes bipolar affective disorder, severe depression, and psychosis.
Some women with a history of severe mental illness remain well during pregnancy – everyone is different, with triggers for becoming unwell. It's useful to have an outlet for these situations.
Public service providers
Parenting
Relationship issues
Strong and healthy relationships have the potential to help us cope with the symptoms of depression - and, in some circumstances, can be a big influence on whether a person becomes depressed.
They give us a support network – people to talk to and loved ones we can rely on when things are difficult. They can help us to maintain perspective and just generally feel less alone. ONS figures on what matters most to our wellbeing show that relationships with friends and family are joint-top of the list (89%).
Conversely, evidence suggests that people in troubled relationships are three times as likely to experience depression as those who aren’t. Unhappy or unsupportive relationships are a risk factor for depression. Some studies have found that over 60% of those with depression consider relationship problems to be the main cause of their illness.
secrets
It can be hard to keep a secret. It can feel like a burden and become very overwhelming. Having a secure space to vent out and share your difficult feelings can take that heavy weight off your shoulders.
sex
It could be that people who feel healthier have more sex, but there seems to be a link between sexual activity and your sense of wellbeing.
A study of 3,000 Americans aged 57-85 showed that those who were having sex rated their general health higher than those who weren't.
And it's not just sex – it's love, too. People who were in a close relationship or married were more likely to say they felt in "very good" or "excellent" health than just "good" or "poor".
It seems that emotional and social support can boost our sense of wellbeing. Equally a lack of sex can cause emotional distress.
Stress
Student life
work life
Unfortunately, you might find work can has a negative impact on your mental health. This could be because of:
- workplace stress
- poor relations with your colleagues
- the type of work you're doing
- experiencing stigma, or being treated unfairly because of your mental health problem
- being unsure whether to tell your boss and colleagues about your mental health problem
- worrying about returning to work after a period of poor mental health
DISCLAIMER
Say Anything is not a crisis support service, nor a clinical service. If you are worried about your mental or physical health, or someone else’s, please seek professional help from a doctor or qualified health practitioner. Users who feel suicidal or are in a mental or physical health crisis should contact the emergency services.
TOOLS FOR MENTAL WELLBEING