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, one in four adults in England will experience a mental health problem each year.

Here, Brian Back, counsellor at BetterHelp, shares signs your mental health may be suffering, and solutions to help you get 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 - physically, emotionally and mentally.”

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. “This is an important sign something is going on.”

Mood swings and irritability