Find reliable information about mental wellbeing

Clear sources can help you prepare a more informed conversation.

Start with a useful question

Mental wellbeing information can be a starting point for understanding a question, but an online article cannot assess an individual. Look for clear sources and avoid material that assigns a diagnosis from a short list or promises a guaranteed result.

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Put the idea into practice

Read the original source where possible and check when it was published or reviewed. Look for the limits of the evidence, the population it describes and any commercial interest. Write down what remains unclear rather than filling a gap with an assumption.

Review what you learn

Use general information to prepare questions, not as a diagnosis or a personalised treatment plan. An appropriately qualified healthcare professional can help relate evidence to an individual situation. The official resource below offers a starting point for further reading.