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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16
JanLife is a roller coaster
Mind Member Selina writes about the ups and downs of life in 2011, and looks forward to 2012.
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5
JanBe well in 2012
At the beginning of a new year, Michelle reflects on her past attempts to 'better' herself.
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18
OctMy experience with the black dog
Martin talks about his experience of depression and how his dog Moose has helped him through. “I love the simplicity he brings to life: sleeping when he needs to sleep, running when he wants to run, being happy when he is happy"
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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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23
SepHow art helps me through tough times
This is a guest video blog by Ed and Kate Rosie on how the creative arts have helped Kate cope with her depression.
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20
SepMr Elastic Brain
Douglas Cairns, AKA Sid Ozalid, talks about the road from punk poet to corporate high-flyer, his new book and how he learned to balance his mental health with a high-pressure job.
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19
SepA space to level out
Stuart Semple blogs about how art helps him cope with his fears: "I’m Stuart Semple and I’m fearful that I’m allergic to life."
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5
SepUnderstanding seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been in the news more than normal this summer, possibly because ‘Summer, what summer?" remains a reasonable question.
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25
MayLiving with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Lauren shares her experiences of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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17
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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16
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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15
AprA novel take on mental health issues
What are your favourite depictions of mental health problems in fiction? Add your own to these suggestions from Mind's online community.
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14
AprCatherine Zeta-Jones - not the only one experiencing bipolar
Beth welcomes Catherine Zeta-Jones' announcement of her condition but discusses how it can feel a million miles away from most people’s reality.
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11
AprDo people with personality disorders have 'zero empathy'?
Having a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, or antisocial personality disorder does not mean someone is ‘pathological’.
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11
AprLiving with borderline personality disorder
If I were to tell you that I had an illness that affected only 2% of the population, and which killed 1 in 10 of those who had it - what would your reaction be? Kayla talks about her experiences of borderline personality disorder.