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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FebA step forward for inpatient rights
Mind's CEO Paul Farmer welcomes a landmark Supreme Court judgement, which promises greater protection for people with mental health problems who admit themselves to hospital voluntarily.
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NovCare doesn't need to be scary
A timely and supportive response to a person in crisis can make all the difference. As part of our acute and crisis care campaign, Krishna a current inpatient, writes about his passage through services.
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28
JunCoping with borderline in a time of healthcare cuts
Glen blogs about the difference one caring health professional can make, and what happens when that support ends.
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13
JunThe end of the NHS listening exercise
Paul Farmer, Mind's CEO, on sitting on the Future Forum panel, and what today's recommendations mean for people who use mental health services.
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13
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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AprYour chance to speak out on changes to the NHS
Mind's CEO will report back to the Government on the views of patients and service users on proposed reforms to health and social care services. Find out the latest on the 'listening exercise' and how to have your say on the future of the NHS.
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8
MarCharting antidepressant use in England
Is a map of antidepressant prescriptions a good indicator of how many people are being treated for depression?
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1
FebHealth and social care bill
The changes to health and social care policy are perhaps the most radical of all the coalition government proposals. What impact will the bill have on mental health services and the people who use them?
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10
DecHealth care for all?
On International Human Rights Day, Mind's Refugee and Asylum Project Worker considers inequalities in the current mental health system for asylum seekers in Britain.
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DecMind supports Frontline First
Mind supports the RCN’s Frontline First campaign because of the vital mental health care provided by nurses.
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NovThe future of mental health services? Don’t forget the current failures.
Is abuse committed when people are in the care of mental health services is somehow less of a crime?
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OctPlease, I’m desperate. Can somebody help me?
Our guest blogger writes of the real cost of inadequate talking therapies in her area.
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15
OctWaiting more than a year? We need to talk now.
We're making the case to Government that everyone should have access to the right psychological therapies within 28 days.
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1
OctBenefits, employment and the future of the NHS at the Labour Party Conference
Our Chief Executive reports back from the Labour Party Conference in Manchester
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29
JunIn praise of day centres
Guest blogger Marion Janner overcomes her day centre discrimination.