I have been really struggling lately. I have been feeling really down, struggling with thoughts of feeling like I’m not wanted or I’m not good enough. To be honest this has been going on for a year or two but when I am at my youth work I feel at peace. Helping children who need it and putting a smile on their face. This is why I want to go into teaching.

If I speak to a professional about how I have been feeling and an illness gets put down on my medical records, do you think this will stop me or discourage employers away from me? I know it’s not meant to but please be honest