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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7
OctObsessive-compulsive disorder, not so funny anymore
For OCD awareness week and in advance of World Mental Health Day, Charlotte blogs about the stigma around OCD: "Please stop belittling the suffering that hides behind this witty acronym."
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25
JunThe cost to mental health
Clearly government spending is no longer sustainable, but this week's budget could cost the mental health of this country dearly.
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4
NovDogs don't discriminate
How dogs are blind to mental health stigma...
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3
NovChallenging the tax man
Money worries can be a major trigger for mental distress. Mind's recent research shows that the problem is not just with the financial sector - the tax man needs to take note too.
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15
OctGet well soon....
A report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists found that half of people in hospital due to mental health problems do not receive any gifts or cards.
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5
OctThe elderly are the happiest...but badly served
Images of a 'silver surfer' generation living in retirement bliss do not hold true for the entire elderly population.