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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29
AprDepression: the enemy within
"I harbour an enemy within me that, left to its own purposes, eats me up from the inside out." Josie blogs about the impact her depression has had on her life, and how she deals with the enemy within.
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16
AprWhy am I running the London Marathon?
Matt de Boise reflects on his motivations behind pounding the pavements this coming Sunday in aid of Mind.
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9
AprCoping with University Stress
Anna blogs with her top tips for keeping well at university.
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25
MarHow the Mind Infoline helped me in crisis
Adam blogs about the difficulties he experienced accessing crisis care in his local area. He talks about how it felt to be turned away and how the Mind Infoline helped him get the support he needed.
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8
MarBeing mum: supporting my daughter through depression
"This is such a hard journey for me. I get it wrong all the time" - Jenny blogs for us about the challenges of supporting her daughter through depression, and why finding support for herself too has been so important.
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8
MarGetting mental health support at work made all the difference to me
When David became ill with depression and anxiety, it was the support from his boss at a large City law firm that had the biggest impact.
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7
MarIt's not too much to ask to be happy, is it?
Tony blogs about his experiences of living with depression, he talks about the battles he faces and the things he's most afraid of.
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5
MarWalking the three peaks challenge for Mind
Matt blogs for us today about why he's decided to take on the epic Three Peaks Challenge for Mind.
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28
FebSomewhere I could be heard
When Sam was finding it hard to cope last year, he found people to listen in Elefriends, our supportive online community. Now, he pops in to help others who might be struggling too.
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26
FebDear borderline me...
"Hang in there. Like everything, this will pass." Today Aisha shares a letter that she's written to her future self. What would you write?
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8
FebMy experience of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service
In Paul's second blog for Mind, he talks about how using the IAPT service helped him through a difficult period in his life and about his plans for the future.
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5
FebSupporting someone with depression from a distance
Louise blogs about supporting someone with a mental health problem and the techniques she uses to make sure she safeguards her own mental health.
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4
FebComing to terms with a sudden and devastating change
John blogs about coping with a sudden decline in his son's health, and how CBT helped him deal with everything that happened.
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31
JanThe long road
"There’s light at the end of the tunnel" Today Gina shares with us her journey with depression and how she's slowly rebuilding her life after crisis.
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24
JanTime to believe
"Believe in the seemingly impossible". In his second blog for Mind, Paul shares his new-found optimism that 2013 will be the year he leaves depression behind.