help with anxiety and depression

Anxiety and depression can affect anyone in every walk of life. Here at caba, we're here to help whenever you need us.

Many of us feel low or anxious sometimes. But when those feelings last for a while, or they keep coming back, they can start to control our lives and cause problems. These anxious or depressed feelings can make us feel hopeless, but studies have shown that we can take steps to mitigate and overcome these strong, negative emotions. They don’t have to stay with us forever.

In this section, we’re going to take a look at what can cause and exacerbate feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as how you can improve yours, both on your own and with the support of loved ones and professionals.
 

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what is anxiety and how can it affect you?

Feelings of anxiety can be triggered by many things. Sometimes they can crop up on us before we even know what’s happening. Let’s take a look at what anxiety is, what it looks like, and how it might affect you.

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simple techniques to help you manage anxiety

Anxiety can often feel like it’s taking over your life, especially if the negative or critical voices in your head get really loud. There are steps you can take at home to mitigate those feelings, though. Here are just a few...

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depression: how to spot the signs and offer support

Depression is often used to describe someone having a bad day, or experiencing short-term low mood. But it’s much more than that. Here, we’ll take a look at the emotional, mental, and physical signs of depression so that you know what to look out for.

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how counselling can support you

One of the most common ways to treat anxiety and depression is counselling. But how does it work, and why does it work? Let’s break down what the process is like, and if it could benefit you.

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cost of living crisis: dealing with anxiety

The cost of living crisis is already starting to take its toll on chartered accountants and students. Kirsty Lilley, our mental health trainer, coach, and mindfulness facilitator, explores the impact of the crisis so far. She also shares some practical guidance on how to protect your mental health and deal with anxiety.

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your questions answered 

Who is eligible for support?

We support past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), ACA students, ICAEW staff members, and the family and carers of members and students. 

Not sure if you’re eligible? Use our interactive eligibility tool to check if you or your family could get support.

Are your services open to everyone, regardless of financial situation?

Most of our services, including mental health support and legal advice, are provided free regardless of your financial circumstances. For our financial grants, we will conduct an assessment, looking at your income and assets, to determine what help we can provide.

I’m an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?

Unfortunately not. We only support past and present ICAEW members, their carers and their families. If we are unable to support you, where possible we will point you to help elsewhere. Please visit the ACO members page to see if there is another occupational charity that can assist you. 

caba has supported me in the past; can I receive support from caba again?

We assess all applications based on current circumstances. Whether you’ve received support in the past or not, we’ll discuss all your options with you. Please call us if you need our help.

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