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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NovMe, Myself, & Prozac - a young woman’s battle with clinical depression.
Today's blog looks at A.H's experience of severe clinical depression, and how finding the right treatment has given her the strength she needs to confront her issues.
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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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OctWaiting in crisis
Rachel blogs for us about her experience of waiting in A&E for crisis care. She talks about being kept waiting late at night in an intimidating setting and the impact this had on her experience in crisis.
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OctA diary of mindfulness, week five - allowing and letting be
In the fifth of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about accepting difficult experiences and the difference between 'letting be' and giving up.
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OctSharing the rollercoaster ride
Today Lucy opens up about her own personal rollercoaster ride; the challenges she's had getting good care after coming out of hospital, and how important her friends and partner have been through this difficult time.
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OctStudying with depression
Today we hear how one student copes with depression whilst studying at university. They talk about the fear of moving to a new town, managing the demands of academic life and the importance of having support around you.
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OctThe loneliness of depression and the importance of talking
Louisa shares how difficult and frustrating she sometimes finds it to explain how she's feeling, but how important she thinks it is not to give up on talking.
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OctDepression: Turning the light back on
On World Mental Health Day, Beverley describes her struggle with depression and how she began to recover.
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OctCrisis talks
To begin this autumn's campaign for more and better crisis care services, Alicia blogs about why she feels crisis care saved her life.
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OctA diary of mindfulness, week three - mindfulness of the breath
In the third of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about the problem with trying to solve feelings with thoughts. She also describes a short meditation exercise that you can try.
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OctHow do I articulate the daily struggle?
Today's blog is from Annabelle, who talks about how hard she finds it to describe the reality of living with mental health problems. Please note that this blog contains reference to suicidal feelings, which some people may find triggering.
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OctA diary of mindfulness, week two - automatic judgements
In the second of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about how we judge the experiences that happen to us and how we can separate our thoughts and feelings to better understand a situation.
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SepA tough transition
Today Anna shares her story of how moving from child mental health services to adult mental health services gave her the determination she needed to move towards recovery.
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SepA diary of mindfulness, week one - automatic pilot
In the first of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about our tendency to go into auto pilot in our daily lives - and suggests some things you can try to make your day more mindful.
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SepDepression and anxiety - my experience as a young professional
Today's blogger Becca thought that opening up about her anxiety and depression might mean she lost her job. Instead, she found her manager and colleagues were "supportive, kind and helpful".