A-Z of mental health
Information and advice on a huge range of mental health topics
Blogging about mental health issues
Each week we publish blog posts on a whole range of topics, relating in some way to mental health.
We welcome comments and questions on our posts, but have a few ground rules to keep the site welcoming and interesting to every body. The first rule is the most important: be respectful of other commenters and bloggers.
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MayIf I can wear leggings lycra, anyone can - using running to cope with depression
"I would desperately go back and change decisions I’ve made, change my behaviour at certain times, change outcomes but the only thing I can change is the future." Tom blogs about how training for the Great Manchester Run has helped him cope.
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MayLondon to Paris: the cycle challenge!
"There was injuries, rain and hills along the way, but it was all remedied by the support of my amazing riding team." Louisa on her challenge.
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MayWhat happens to Mum
Kathryn talks about how her depression impacts her as a parent, and why she takes the time to explain her depression to her three boys.
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MayRediscovering words and writing
Charlie blogs on the importance of words and how his delusions can make it difficult to separate fact and fiction.
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MayVictory for welfare campaigners is a step in the right direction
In today's breaking news, judges ruled that the controversial disability benefits procedure is unfair on those with mental health problems. Our Chief Executive, Paul Farmer, blogs about this important development.
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MayLine-managing staff with mental health problems
"When I saw a request from Mind on Twitter for a line manager to take part in their webinar about managing mental health in the workplace, I was keen to take part… So how was it for me? Very daunting, nail biting and ultimately a fantastic experience."
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MayWelfare - where have we got to?
Tom from our Policy and Campaigns team updates us on how things have progressed with the 'ten point plan' for our welfare and benefits campaign, set out last year.
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MaySpeaking up on selective mutism
John describes what it's like to live with the anxiety disorder selective mutism, and why he thinks it's so important to get support as early on as possible.
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MayLet's talk about mental health at work
Our webinars for managers and HR professionals about how to support employees dealing with mental health problems were a big success. Mind's Emma Mamo blogs about the questions that people had and the next steps in our campaign.
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MaySix ways to get outside and boost your wellbeing
"Taking care of your body and your mind in a way that works for you (and you only) will have hugely positive effects on your overall wellbeing." Annie blogs about using exercise to cope with her anxiety.
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MayMarathon day aftermath
Matt blogs about how he felt after running the London marathon for Mind: "I've just had one of the best days of my life!"
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MayMental health must be core business for the Met
Paul Farmer blogs about the mental health and policing report released today.
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MaySomeone to turn to
"She has taught me that no matter how hard things get, how depressed you feel, you always have you friends and family to turn to." Thomas blogs for us about how his fiancee has helped pull him out of the "abyss of despair".
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MayAcceptance
"I am accepting that it isn’t selfish to want to be healthy." Katie blogs about what her bipolar disorder diagnosis means, and why she's realising that it's important to put herself first sometimes.
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MayLearning to relax
"The reality is that not many of us find it that easy to relax" - Jemima from the Digital team blogs about our new relaxation tips, and why she thinks it's so important that we make the time to practice relaxation.