Alcohol Change UK. (2021) Alcohol and mental health. London: Alcohol Change UK.
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External website: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/fact-sh...
The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex. Alcohol is sometimes used by people to try and help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, but excessive drinking is likely to make those symptoms worse. Managing your drinking and getting the right support are crucial to good mental health.
[Note: click this link for the Irish drug and alcohol services directory or click to view the HSE mental health webpage]
A Substance use and dependence > Effects or consequences
B Substances > Alcohol
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Alcohol use disorder
G Health and disease > Substance related disorder > Substance related mental health disorder
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Type of care > Mental health care (Psychiatry / Psychology)
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom
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