Mental health

Here you can find information and resources on how to cope with mental illness.

In this section

  • Dementia is the term used for a person’s gradual loss of brain function due to physical changes in the structure of the brain.  Dementia can affect memory, reasoning, language and daily living skills. Read more
  • Depression is a mental illness where you feel sad and miserable most of the time and your mood is persistently very low. Learn more about recognising the signs of depression and how to manage it. Read more
  • If you know someone who may be suicidal, take their thoughts and feelings very seriously – especially if they’ve been feeling depressed. This page describes how to help someone find support, and what to do in an emergency. Read more