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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JanBook review - The Happy Depressive
Ilona reviews The Happy Depressive: In Pursuit of Personal and Political Happiness, a new ebook from Mind ambassador Alastair Campbell.
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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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JanLondon Marathon: Charlie's story
Charlie Watson is running the London marathon for Mind in memory of her friend Vic.
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JanBe well in 2012
At the beginning of a new year, Michelle reflects on her past attempts to 'better' herself.
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JanI love quizzes, don’t you?
Karen blogs about a pub quiz she organised to support Mind.
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DecPMDD and me
Cat writes about the struggle she went through to get a diagnosis of pre menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and how she uses her creativity as an outlet.
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DecI can't see into the future
Even sympathetic employers can sometimes find it hard to understand mental health problems. This blog vividly illustrates some of the barriers to disclosing a mental health problem at work .
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DecCounselling saved my life
Sharon shares her experience of therapy at a local Mind: "Every time I went for my therapy I found the people there warm, kind, and most importantly non-judgemental, which was the most important part."
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DecMeet Me in Winter
Katie blogs about how being open about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder has helped her to cope. This inspired her project Meet Me in Winter which brings people together and encourages them to share their stories.
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DecThe secret work of Mind
Tracey shares her experiences of bipolar, depression and working with Mind: "I had never met anyone so kind, supportive and non-judgemental that genuinely wanted to help me."
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NovPainting emotions: art and mental health
For contemporary artist Dale Grimshaw, painting has been a lifesaver. Here, he writes about how painful early experiences inform his work. Readers may find some sections of this blog triggering.
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NovExperience into practice: working in mental health
Ally, who has personal experience of mental health problems, is training to be a clinical psychologist: "I see my experiences as giving me a unique perspective that helps me to generate ideas about how I can better meet individuals' needs."
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NovWhy MoneySupermarket ran for Mind
Clare blogs about supporting Mind in memory of her husband, Mark Hanson: "The support I’ve received over the last seven months has been incredible."
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OctMy journey into work - part 2
Alison has started working again after 13 years on incapacity benefits. In this blog Alison struggles with self value, in work benefits and making mistakes.
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OctFeeling better outside: Ecominds and Thames21
After experiencing long periods of physical and mental illness, Simon Reddecliffe joined Thames21’s Ecominds project to restore some self-confidence. The experience transformed his life for the better.