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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MayMy experience of depression at work
"Once I had admitted my depression to senior managers, I thought my career would be over." John is a Partner at Deloitte. He was surprised at how supportive his workplace and colleagues were during a time of crisis.
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MayChallenge the stigma of mental health at work
Bernadette shares her experiences of living with mental distress. Part of our series on mental health at work.
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MayBorderline personality disorder and work
"Long before I even knew the name of the condition I was living with, I was acutely aware of how I just didn’t seem to ‘fit’ in the workplace." A guest post from Kayla - part of our blog series on mental health at work.
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MaySmall steps to improve mental health at work
We all have a responsibility to support people in the workplace during both good times and bad. Andrea Woodside talks about the things we can do to be more supportive. Part of our mental health at work series.
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MayWorking with bipolar disorder
"Telling my employer about my diagnosis was one of the scariest things I have ever done." Lexy shares her experiences 'coming out' in work situations. Part of our series on mental health at work.
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MayStaying sane while keeping other people sane
Zarathustra shares his tips for how mental health professionals can keep well at work. Part of our series on mental health at work.
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MayHow I was labelled unfit for work
Why should a depressive episode in the past be treated any differently to other health conditions? The first in our series of blogs on mental health at work.
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MarHow does work affect your mental health?
Julia talks about work, depression and a new Australian study that has found that being unemployed can be better for your mental health than having a 'bad' job.
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MarSpeaking out against workplace discrimination
Could you speak to the media about your experience of mental health issues at work? Mind's Media Officer explains what's involved.
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NovPutting on a brave face
On National Stress Awareness Day, a look at the impact workplace stress can have on our mental health.
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MayTaking control of stress in the workplace
Mind week continues on the blog, looking at the benefits one workplace saw when they started managing stress.
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MayThe benefits of supporting staff
Our guest blogger from the Citizens Advice Bureau shares his perspective on supporting staff at work.
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May"I shouldn't complain...at least I have a job"
Guest blogger Andrea wonders if employers have a greater responsibility for their employees' wellbeing during periods of recession.
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Nov'Keeping schtum' about mental health problems
Is it best to keep quiet about mental health in the workplace?
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SepWhy the wellbeing of NHS staff is so important
NHS employees take more sick days than anywhere else in the public sector.
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