 Depression and anxiety get better and worse over time but you can do simple things to help yourself. Often things that help feel difficult at first but overall have a positive effect. Things that can help include committing to a routine like eating and sleeping regularly, being creative like producing art, playing music or cooking, connecting with other people like joining a club, being outside like going for a walk or being in nature, exercise like going for a run, riding a bike or playing a team sport and a lot of people benefit from spending less time on social media or on screens. Many people find it helpful to take proactive steps to help their mental health rather than wait for a problem to develop. If you're having trouble functioning at all like getting to school, work or college or are planning to act on thoughts to end your own life, it's really important that you get help sooner. For those living in the UK, these resources might be helpful.