About Mind
As the leading mental health charity for England and Wales, Mind is a force for change.
We campaign vigorously to create a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all - a society where people with experience of mental distress are treated fairly, positively and with respect.
We are both a local and national network. Through this network we work with around 250,000 people every year. We are able to help people who experience all types of mental distress, and who may require help from one or more of our services.
People who experience mental distress are always at the very heart of our work. We listen and make sure their voices are heard by those who influence change. We demand higher standards in mental health care and challenge discrimination wherever it occurs.
With one in four people likely to experience a mental health problem every year it is critical that we raise awareness and promote good mental health for the benefit of all members of society.
Find out how Mind works.
Thanks to Mind
We have played an important role in:
- the closure of the long-stay asylum system
- making major changes to mental health legislation
- increasing access to psychological therapies
- banning Seroxat for under 18s after years of campaigning
- launching the groundbreaking Time to Change coalition to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by people with experience of mental distress in England.
Read more about these and our other successes on behalf of people with experience of mental distress.
Registered Charity No. 219830
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What we do
Our vision is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect
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The network
Our network of over 160 local Minds delivers local services like counselling, befriending and advice.
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Contact us
There are several ways to contact Mind. Find out how to get mental health information, contact our media team, find your local Mind association or provide feedback online.
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We're listening
Your chance to influence the future direction of Mind via our online survey. We'd like to hear from anyone with an interest in, or experience of, mental distress.
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Our success stories
Over more than 60 years Mind has worked to improve the lives of all people with experience of mental health problems. Here are some recent achievements of which we are proud.
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Our awards
Every year we hold the Mind Media Awards celebrating the best portrayals and reporting of mental health problems in the media.
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