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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OctHow do I articulate the daily struggle?
Today's blog is from Annabelle, who talks about how hard she finds it to describe the reality of living with mental health problems. Please note that this blog contains reference to suicidal feelings, which some people may find triggering.
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OctA diary of mindfulness, week two - automatic judgements
In the second of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about how we judge the experiences that happen to us and how we can separate our thoughts and feelings to better understand a situation.
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27
SepA tough transition
Today Anna shares her story of how moving from child mental health services to adult mental health services gave her the determination she needed to move towards recovery.
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25
SepA diary of mindfulness, week one - automatic pilot
In the first of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about our tendency to go into auto pilot in our daily lives - and suggests some things you can try to make your day more mindful.
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24
SepDepression and anxiety - my experience as a young professional
Today's blogger Becca thought that opening up about her anxiety and depression might mean she lost her job. Instead, she found her manager and colleagues were "supportive, kind and helpful".
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20
SepBuilding a business and managing mental health
Having battled depression and struggled with mental health at work, Paul started his own business. Today he shares his experiences of managing depression and building his own company.
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17
SepMy battle with schizophrenia and depression
Misty blogs for us about how being bullied at school became the start of a long battle with depression, schizophrenia and self harm. Now largely in recovery, she has a message for others who are struggling.
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14
SepLight at the end of the tunnel
Jules blogs about her journey with depression and anxiety and her determination now to stay well and enjoy every opportunity.
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13
SepMy struggle with paranoid psychosis
Elene blogs for us today on mental health in the workplace and how a series of difficult changes forced her into crisis.
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SepThe proudest day of my life and my struggle to get there
Emily blogs for RAG week about her experiences of depression and her fear of being stigmatised at university.
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SepRules of engagement, mental health and the internet
After experiencing depression and setting up her own blog in 2010, Vanessa is now researching online writing and mental health. Here, she shares her tips for making online interaction a mentally healthy experience.
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29
Aug"Pull yourself together"
Kafayat blogs for us on her experiences of post natal depression and the difficulties in gaining support from family and friends.
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22
AugMy letter to depression
Today, Garry shares with us what he would write if he were to send a letter to his depression. We really enjoyed this interesting take on blogging, let us know your thoughts.
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21
AugPiecing it back together post-psychosis
Today Catherine shares with us how she rebuilt her life again after coming out of hospital post-psychosis.
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20
AugFinding the real me through the dark clouds of dysthymia
Katie Siobhan blogs for us about her experiences with dysthymia, or chronic depression, and how she found the 'real Katie' again.