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Blogging about mental health issues

Each week we publish blog posts on a whole range of topics, relating in some way to mental health — written by Mind staff, service users and health and policy professionals. Some blog posts may not reflect official Mind policy.

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.

Money and mental health:

  • 12 December 2011
    A vicious circle

    Our new research, Still in the red, shows how the financial strain over Christmas can be much worse for people with mental health problems. Guest blogger Jo describes her own struggle to make ends meet and stay well.

    Hi, I’m Jo. I live with my partner Will and 19-month-old daughter, Marya. I initially experienced psychosis after the birth of my daughter.

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  • 8 April 2011
    Mental Health & Public Transport

    This is a guest post from the Mental Health Action Group (MHAG) in Derbyshire.

    Back in 2008 the Government introduced national concessionary bus passes. People with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and sensory disabilities were eligible but as you may well be aware, and to our cost, they did not include a category for people with mental health problems — our difficulties are sometimes less obvious! 

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