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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OctI asked for help and was turned away
Liz blogs for us about her experience of being turned away from a crisis care service because she did not meet the criteria for treatment. She talks about the serious implications this had on her mental health and wellbeing.
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24
OctWaiting in crisis
Rachel blogs for us about her experience of waiting in A&E for crisis care. She talks about being kept waiting late at night in an intimidating setting and the impact this had on her experience in crisis.
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22
OctSharing the rollercoaster ride
Today Lucy opens up about her own personal rollercoaster ride; the challenges she's had getting good care after coming out of hospital, and how important her friends and partner have been through this difficult time.
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17
OctWhy I'm supporting Mind's crisis care campaign
Today, Elene blogs for us about how a lack of staffing and resources impacted on her time in crisis care. She asks an all important question - what happens to people who don't have additional support from their families?
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9
OctCrisis talks
To begin this autumn's campaign for more and better crisis care services, Alicia blogs about why she feels crisis care saved her life.
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8
AugThe importance of a good mental health team
Today, Skye talks about her positive experiences of talking therapies and the excellent mental health support she has received over the last four years.
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24
MayWhy we need excellent crisis care everywhere
Sarah writes about two very different experiences of mental health crisis care and explains why excellent crisis care needs to be consistent and available everywhere.
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14
MarTalking about better crisis care in Parliament
MsLeftie blogs about her experience at our crisis care event in parliament yesterday: "I do not think that it is too much to ask for ... crisis services that are reliable."
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13
MarWhy we need better crisis care
Mike blogs about his experience of crisis care before heading in to Parliament this afternoon to meet his MP.
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8
FebA step forward for inpatient rights
Mind's CEO Paul Farmer welcomes a landmark Supreme Court judgement, which promises greater protection for people with mental health problems who admit themselves to hospital voluntarily.
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2
DecCrisis care too late?
Catherine describes the delays that stopped her from getting help when she needed it most. Trigger warning - this post discusses suicide and readers may find some sections distressing.
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25
NovHelp before you hit crisis
Charlotte writes about what happened when she needed emergency support and considers how her crisis could have been prevented. Trigger warning - this blog discusses thoughts of self harm and suicide.
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25
NovKind words could make a difference
In a guest post for our crisis care campaign, Judith writes about her experiences as an inpatient and the need for well-trained, supportive staff.
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24
NovCan we really call it 'care'?
This week Mind publishes its report and recommendations on acute and crisis mental health care. Rhian asks about whether it can really be called ‘care’ at all. Trigger warning - this blog discusses self harm.
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23
NovWhat happened to my crisis care?
In the latest in our series on crisis care, Sharon Howard writes about how she had to find her own support after being let down by local services.