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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15
AugHow I used OCD to my advantage, despite its debilitating effects
Amanda talks about her experiences of living with OCD and how she was able to use this part of her life to achieve a personal ambition.
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AugA policeman's battle with depression
Today, Ron blogs for us on his three year battle with depression; how it started, what it felt like and how he made it through to the other side.
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9
AugExercise turned out to be just what I needed
Harriet blogs on how an almost unconscious decision to take on a massive sporting challenge turned out to be a really positive and energising decision.
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7
AugHow I use fitness to manage my Bipolar
Bipolargymchick blogs for us on how being fit and active has helped her manage her Bipolar. She talks about how to maintain a level that's right for her and what you can do to keep well through exercise.
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6
AugThe endorphin rush
Tracey blogs about how exercise and eating well have helped her to feel healthier and happier, thanks to a positive recommendation by her GP.
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AugLearning to live with my depression
Gill blogs for us on her journey with depression and how far she has come.
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31
JulHow sport helped keep me well
Torch runner Verity ran through Kidlington last month and sold the torch to raise money for Mind. She talks about how sport can be a great way of keeping well.
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12
JulMind Media Awards: breaking down barriers
Josh, last year's student journalist of the year, on how the awards help: "...they are for people like you and me, who have experiences of mental health problems.”
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5
JulLiz - my inspirational sister
Liz fought hard to overcome anorexia and depression. She used her own experiences to help people dealing with similar problems. Now her sister Rachel is taking on the Three Peaks challenge in her memory.
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28
JunFinding the strength
Hannah blogs about struggling with suicidal feelings, depression and self harm: "I desperately want these dark feelings to go away so I can get on with my life and to be young and carefree."
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22
JunThe depression files - unmasking the myths
Claire blogs about the how depression is nothing to be ashamed of: "Depression can strike anybody, and if your first thought was "not me" then you're wrong. "
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20
JunAiming to help - writing and depression
John blogs about how writing down his feelings helped him, and the people around him, understand depression.
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8
JunGetting your headline straight - exercise and depression
"Exercise no help with depression" later became "Depression: Exercise advice questioned when added to standard treatments”. Chris looks at the controversy surrounding exercise and depression this week.
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JunThe myths of exercise and depression
Spurred on by a new study into exercise and depression, Charlotte reflects on the value of exercise as a means of coping with a mental health problem.
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MayLet's Befriends: volunteering at Mind
Back in 2010 I was going through a particularly challenging time – a breakdown of a relationship, health problems and subsequently a very low mood - so I decided to give and connect with people through volunteering.