Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.
Lots of things can lead to feelings of anxiety, including exam pressures, relationships, starting a new job (or losing one) or other big life events.
We can also get anxious when it comes to things to do with money and not being able to meet our basic needs, like heating our home or buying food.
Focusing on anxiety for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week will increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.
Support from ELFT
We offer free confidential psychological support through talking therapies services in Bedfordshire, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
NHS talking therapies help with common mental health challenges. Our friendly and caring mental health professionals can help with a range of problems such as anxiety and depression by providing a range of different types of psychological support.
Help others by joining the NHS
Mental Health Awareness Week is an important time to raise awareness about mental health and promote the importance of mental wellbeing.
That's why we're excited to announce our open days for Band 5 nurses during Mental Health Awareness Week!
This is a fantastic opportunity for nurses with experience or interest in working in mental health services to discover what we have to offer and learn about exciting career opportunities.
Throughout the day, you'll have the chance to meet with our specialist inpatient mental health teams and learn about the benefits and development opportunities within the Trust.
So, if you're a newly qualified nurse, returning to practice, or looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to join us during Mental Health Awareness Week and discover the rewarding career opportunities that we offer.