What it is: Persistent low mood and loss of interest/pleasure.

Signs: Withdrawal, fatigue, poor concentration, appetite/sleep changes.

Support tips: Listen, encourage professional help, check in regularly.

What it is: Excessive worry about everyday life.

Signs: Restlessness, muscle tension, poor sleep, constant worry.

Support tips: Encourage grounding, patience, workplace adjustments.

What it is: Sudden, intense fear and physical panic attacks.

Signs: Racing heart, dizziness, avoidance behaviours.

Support tips: Stay calm, reassure, encourage professional advice.

What it is: Condition following trauma, with ongoing distress.

Signs: Flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, hypervigilance.

Support tips: Be sensitive, don’t push details, signpost to trauma services.

What it is: Intense fear of a specific object, place, or situation.

Signs: Avoidance, physical anxiety, distress.

Support tips: Show understanding, don’t force exposure, suggest gradual support.

What it is: Serious condition affecting perception, thinking, and behaviour.

Signs: Hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking.

Support tips: Avoid judgement, maintain calm, encourage treatment and support.

What it is: Mood disorder with episodes of depression and mania.

Signs: Extreme highs and lows, changes in energy, impulsivity.

Support tips: Encourage routine, check-ins, respect disclosure, signpost help.

What it is: Eating disorder marked by restrictive eating and weight concerns.

Signs: Severe restriction, excessive exercise, low weight, preoccupation with food.

Support tips: Approach sensitively, avoid weight comments, signpost to eating disorder services.

What it is: Cycle of bingeing and purging behaviours.

Signs: Eating in secret, frequent bathroom visits, weight fluctuations.

Support tips: Avoid shame, encourage professional help, maintain empathy.

What it is: Repeated binge eating without purging.

Signs: Eating rapidly, loss of control, guilt after eating.

Support tips: Promote self-compassion, encourage support services.

What it is: Limiting food intake not driven by body image concerns.

Signs: Restricting certain textures, colours, or categories of food.

Support tips: Respect preferences, avoid pressure, encourage specialist input.

What it is: Recurrent unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours.

Signs: Rituals, checking, cleaning, distress from intrusive thoughts.

Support tips: Don’t reinforce rituals, provide space, encourage treatment.

What it is: Intense fear of social situations and judgement.

Signs: Avoidance of social settings, blushing, sweating, low self-confidence.

Support tips: Offer reassurance, allow small steps, encourage professional support.