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As traditional community networks have been replaced by more complex situations, we have additional interpersonal demands but less time to process events that happen in our lives, or in the lives of people who are important to us. Over time, this can leave us feeling out of control. 

We often believe that not managing a situation reflects some emotional weakness, however statistical data shows a much bigger more complex picture has developed which shows many people are responding in similar ways to similar personal challenges. 

We have the highest rate of combined anxiety and depression in Europe. The levels of diagnosed anxiety and depression have risen, more than 7 million UK people are now diagnosed with some emotional health symptoms.

The data shows no class, age or gender is immune. One in five older people develop emotional symptoms they've never experienced before. Men are still only seeking assistance when their symptoms are very serious. Conversely when people seek support their emotional well-being recovers when they do not have additional issues, like poverty to contend with. 

The Mental Heath Foundation goes on to say that, one in of us will experience significant emotional distress in any one year.  These changes can affect our self confidence and our ability to relate to family, friends or our work colleagues.

Experience and research shows psychological interventions can help us better resolve our emotional challenges. However, the key to success combines: an accurate professional assessment of a situation; an appropriate level of professional knowledge; an agreed strategy to enable the professional and you to work together on the situation and finally your motivation to engage with what you need to do for yourself within an agreed time frame.  

Consultations can help you clarify key points and become more resourceful in a given situation. Unlike traditional medical appointments, where treating physical ailments means a patient has a more passive role in their well-being, psychological or psychotherapy meetings are a fully collaborative process. However despite the information about anxiety; depression; work place bullying or post traumatic stress etc being available, it's usually only after people have tried to resolve issues alone that they seek professional help. If you've been trying to manage things on your own, consider whether you are ready to invest in yourself, to gain the resources you need to put you back on track.

For more information go to:

http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk