Alcohol and mental health

The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex.

About 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.

Can alcohol affect my mental health?

Alcohol and depression

Can I drink if I have mental health problems?

There can be long-term negative consequences of using alcohol to cope.

Long-term heavy drinking

What to do if you’re struggling

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