Guides
Understand what is happening before deciding your next step.
Clear, carefully sourced guides about anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem, couples and families, bullying, sleep, teenage mental health, quitting smoking, work-related distress and responsible use of generative AI. Every guide is available in English and Spanish.
Emotional and personal distress
Anxiety
Persistent worry, panic attacks, physical symptoms, fear, avoidance and difficulty switching off.
- Worry
- Panic
- Avoidance
Depression and low mood
Persistent sadness, apathy, loss of interest, guilt, isolation, hopelessness or difficulty managing everyday life.
- Depression
- Apathy
- Hopelessness
Self-esteem and emotional blocks
Harsh self-criticism, insecurity and difficulty making decisions, expressing needs, setting boundaries or moving forward.
- Self-criticism
- Confidence
- Boundaries
Life changes, loss and adjustment
Grief, break-ups, new stages or major decisions that overwhelm coping strategies that used to work.
- Grief
- Break-ups
- Adjustment
Sleep and emotional distress
Difficulty sleeping or resting when it is connected with worry, low mood or stress.
- Insomnia
- Rest
- Stress
OCD: obsessions and compulsions
How intrusive thoughts, obsessions, compulsions and rituals differ, and when specialist care may be needed.
- Intrusive thoughts
- Compulsions
- ERP
Teenagers, families and relationships
Teenagers and families
Anxiety, self-esteem, academic pressure, depression, possible eating disorders, self-harm and family conflict during adolescence.
- Self-esteem
- Eating disorders
- Family
Bullying and cyberbullying
Psychological support for teenagers and families, warning signs, safety and coordination with the school.
- Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Family
Family and relationship difficulties
Repeated conflict, communication problems, boundaries and situations where family guidance may help.
- Communication
- Conflict
- Family
Relationship difficulties and couples therapy
Communication, repeated conflict, emotional distance, agreements and changes affecting a relationship.
- Communication
- Conflict
- Agreements
Habits and health
Study, work and high demands
Work stress and burnout
Overload, perfectionism, emotional exhaustion, work-related anxiety and difficulty setting boundaries.
- Overload
- Boundaries
- Healthcare
Psychological support for competitive exam candidates
Test anxiety, study blocks, procrastination, perfectionism, guilt about resting and exhaustion during a long preparation process.
- Test anxiety
- Procrastination
- Perfectionism
Technology and mental health
Clear and responsible
Information can orient you. It cannot assess your individual situation.
These resources are written by Juan Blesa Robles, General Health Psychologist registered with COPAO under AN13132. They use official sources and are not designed for self-diagnosis or to replace professional care.