Drinking alcohol, taking drugs, and smoking can negatively impact your mental health.

Alcohol

If you already have mental health issues like feeling really anxious or sad, drinking alcohol can make those feelings even worse. It can make it harder to cope with these problems. Relying on alcohol as a way to cope can actually make things worse in the long term. It's important to understand the impact of alcohol on mental health. If you're struggling, it's a good idea to seek help from professionals, find healthier ways to cope with stress, and get support from people you trust. Taking these steps can help manage mental health and reduce the negative effects of alcohol. Take a few minutes to check your units.

If you are experiencing problems with alcohol use, this may impact on your ability to implement positive changes and engage with therapy. It may be that following an assessment with Blackpool Talking Therapies we signpost or refer you to a more appropriate service to help you address any alcohol  problems prior to engaging in therapy for anxiety or depression.

Drugs

If you already have mental health issues like feeling really anxious or sad, using drugs can make those feelings even worse. These can include issues like feeling really down, anxious or hopeless. It can also cause problems with memory, concentration, and decision making. This can make it harder to manage everyday challenges.

If you are experiencing problems with substance misuse, this may impact on your ability to implement positive changes and engage with therapy. It may be that following an assessment with Blackpool Talking Therapies we signpost or refer you to a more appropriate service to help you address any substance misuse problems prior to engaging in therapy for anxiety or depression.

Smoking

The very best thing you can do for your physical and mental health is to give up smoking. The very best way to do this is with support, which is available in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. See below for contact details.