Some of the most common symptoms of poor mental wellbeing include:

• loss of appetite
• feeling low or constantly anxious or worrying
• thinking negative thoughts about yourself
• irritability or moodiness
• finding it harder than usual to concentrate
• not enjoying your life as much as you once did
• finding day-to-day life difficult (not feeling up to washing or eating, for example)
• trouble sleeping, or sleeping too much
• seeing or hearing things that other people do not see or hear.

It’s possible that you may not have noticed the signs, as symptoms can build gradually over time.

That might mean going to a counsellor, referring you to someone else who has specialist knowledge or taking medication. 

In some cases, your doctor can also help you work out a self-help programme and keep an eye on your progress along the way.