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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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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MarWorrying statistics show an increase in male suicide
Beth from our information team talks about the recent rise in male suicide figures. She discusses the possible causes and the barriers men face in seeking help and support.
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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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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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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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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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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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NovFeeling out of control in crisis care
Paul blogs for us about his experience of being in crisis and having no say in what happened to him through the process. He talks about how the plans he made were ignored and how he often found staff too busy to engage with his needs.
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NovDepression in sport
Ahead of Sunday's London Wasps rugby match, Fabio blogs for us on the existence and portrayal of depression in sport.
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NovReview of the News and Current Affairs shortlist
Donna takes us through each of the shortlisted entries covering PTSD, eating disorders and welfare reform.
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NovFinding the strength to survive
Sara blogs for us about a memory space she has created for her husband, who sadly took his own life in 2011. Having battled OCD and depression for many years, Stephen was a committed champion of support and understanding in mental health.
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OctWalk a mile in my shoes
Last year Chris set out on an epic walk around Britain to raise money for charity and to prove that, despite what you sometimes read in the papers, people still care.
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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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SepSpeaking up for men who have suffered domestic violence
"Domestic abuse left me with PTSD and I felt like a stranger in a world I once knew. " Stu blogs for us today about his experiences because "men need help too."
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