Alcohol and mental health

Drinking alcohol, even at lower levels, is linked to poorer mental health. Why does this happen and how can we protect our mental wellbeing? What mental health conditions are made worse through our drinking?

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Alcohol and mental health

The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex.
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Alcohol and mental health quiz

How much do you know about the link between alcohol and mental health?
Alcohol and your mood: the highs and lows of drinking

Although we don’t always think of it as such, alcohol is a psychoactive substance, meaning it can radically change the way we think and feel.
Alcohol and your mental health leaflet

Managing your drinking and getting the right support are really important for your mental health.
Alcohol, mental health and the workplace

The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex.
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Understanding the association between mental health and alcohol use among minority ethnic groups

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