Mental health is such a deeply personal thing and it can be hard to talk about with even those closest to us. But, as Mental Health Awareness Week highlights, getting comfortable with addressing our mental wellbeing can help us and those around us – especially in a pressurised situation like the nationwide lockdown.

The coronavirus pandemic has become a cause for anxiety for many of us. Worries for loved ones who may be vulnerable, uncertainty over jobs and the loneliness that comes with being cooped up inside all day are bound to affect our mental health.

If you’ve been struggling with the uncertainty of the times we’re living in but find it challenging to share these struggles with your partner, you’re not alone. This is a problem more common than it might feel.

Superdrug Online Doctor surveyed 1,000 people with either a diagnosed mental health issue or in a relationship with someone who has one, and found that on average it takes nine months to talk about it.

How to talk to your partner about your mental health while self-isolating