Search Menu Please donate You are here: Home Information and advice Health & wellbeing Mind and body Your mind matters Your mind matters Being worried, low or out of sorts aren't just part and parcel of getting older - they're important signs that you're not feeling as well as you should be. Our mental health affects how we think and feel, and how we cope with life’s ups and downs. As we move through different stages of life and our circumstances change, our mental health can change too. We’ve all faced a lot of challenges this year. You may have found your own ways of coping, but it’s also natural to feel overwhelmed by it all. If things are starting to get on top of you, you don’t need to try and cope alone. There is support out there that can help. Depression and anxiety Having depression or anxiety is like a physical health condition, and it can be successfully treated. Talking helps Talking is often the best way to start feeling better. It’s never too late to begin. Coping with bereavement Losing someone can bring up lots of different emotions. Our support can help you cope. Are you particularly worried about coronavirus? The current restrictions, uncertainty and feelings of isolation may be making you feel out of sorts - and that's perfectly natural. If you are feeling this way because of the pandemic, we have information for you. Find out more It's not just your age There are lots of reasons why you may not be feeling yourself – your age isn't one of them. The link between mental and physical health When you’re thinking about your health, don’t forget about your mind and moods. Seasonal affective disorder As the nights draw in and the mornings get darker it can make us feel out of sorts. Talking helps Judy, Mark and Martin have all experienced mental health problems. If you’ve not been feeling yourself lately, remember you're not alone – there’s support available that could help. Speak to your GP about talking therapies We're here to help We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 678 1602. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. About the advice line Download Your mind matters If you've not been feeling yourself lately, there's support available. Our Your mind matters guide includes more information on how you can help yourself feel a bit better when you're struggling. Your mind matters (PDF, 3 MB) Become part of our story Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Sign up today Email address Current section Mental health and physical health are interlinked It's not just your age Talking helps About Age UK What we do Work for us Age International Media / Press Latest news Who we are Services Age UK Advice Line Befriending services Charity shops In your area Popular pages Benefits Calculator TV licence concessions Pension Credit Making a will Latest The difference your support makes Fix care for good Save free TV for older people Support links Linking policy Terms and conditions Privacy policy Publications Cookies Safeguarding About us Sitemap Contact us Modern slavery statement Age UK, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. Registered charity number 1128267. Company number 6825798. © Age UK Group and/or its National Partners (Age NI, Age Scotland and Age Cymru) 2021. All Rights Reserved Cookies on this website We use cookies to give you the best experience of our website. By clicking ‘accept cookies', you’re agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change this at any time. Accept All Cookies Change settings