When it all gets too much

Five signs your mental health is suffering and what you can do about it

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ACCORDING to Priory's mental health statistics UK 2025, in any given week, one in six adults experiences a common mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety.

Here, Brian Back, counsellor at BetterHelp, shares signs your mental health may be suffering, and how to get you back on track.

Changes in sleep

“If people start to struggle with sleep, or if it seems like however much they sleep, it just doesn’t feel enough, those are signs they are having difficulty switching off their minds,” Brian says.

“Not getting enough sleep can be an issue that drags us down.”

Struggling to concentrate

“People often find it hard to focus because their mind is going everywhere. They can also feel a shaky feeling in their stomach, which further increases the difficulty to focus,” Brian says.

Mood swings and irritability

“All of these signs are connected. A lack of sleep can lead to mood swings and getting irritated. As soon as our sleep starts to suffer, our mood starts to suffer,” says Brian.