Your mental health matters every day and is just as important as your physical health.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental wellbeing matters for everyone. This year’s theme “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” highlights how life’s unexpected events, from personal challenges to broader crises, can put pressure on our mental health. At Fleet Street Clinic, we see how even small, subtle changes in mood, energy, or sleep can signal a need for support, long before someone might feel they “can’t cope.”
Mental health conditions affect many people in the UK. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2025), one in eight people globally experience mental health issues, yet access to services is often limited, particularly during emergencies. Stress, anxiety and low mood can arise from major life events, workplace pressures, or ongoing personal challenges. Even everyday stress, if ignored, can build up, affecting sleep, appetite, focus and relationships.
At Fleet Street Clinic, we encourage patients to seek support early, before problems escalate. Regular GP consultations are a safe space to discuss changes in mood, energy, or mental clarity. Early assessment allows healthcare professionals to provide reassurance, offer coping strategies and, if needed, guide patients to specialist services. Addressing mental health proactively helps prevent it from impacting physical health, daily routines or overall quality of life.
Building resilience doesn’t have to be complicated. Maintaining consistent routines, including regular sleep, balanced nutrition, gentle exercise, and taking small breaks during the day, can help build a foundation for mental stability.
By combining practical strategies, early support and professional guidance, patients can feel empowered to manage mental health proactively. Our approach is supportive, personalised and focused on long-term wellbeing. Even in challenging times, having reliable, professional support can make a significant difference in how patients cope and maintain balance.
Fleet Street Clinic is here to provide GP consultations, guidance and referrals where needed, helping patients feel supported and informed.
Source: who.int
