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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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MarMy journey with self harm
Danielle blogs about her experience of self harm and the support that helped her cope.
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MarHow the Mind Infoline helped me in crisis
Adam blogs about the difficulties he experienced accessing crisis care in his local area. He talks about how it felt to be turned away and how the Mind Infoline helped him get the support he needed.
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25
FebA rocky road
Ahead of Self-injury Awareness Day on 1 March, Sophie blogs for us about how online support gave her the confidence she needed to get help offline.
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29
NovMy daughter's struggle to access crisis care
Lynn blogs in support of our crisis care campaign, she talks about her daughter's poor experience of crisis care and how worried they are about the next time she needs support from this vital service.
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28
NovA&E just didn't want to know
Joanna blogs for us in support of our crisis care campaign. She went to A&E for help and was told her attempt at suicide wasn't serious enough for them to support her.
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23
NovDepression in sport
Ahead of Sunday's London Wasps rugby match, Fabio blogs for us on the existence and portrayal of depression in sport.
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15
NovHow crisis care gave me hope
Claire blogs for us today about a really difficult time she's been through recently, and how her community crisis care team helped to give her hope. She joins the campaign for more and better crisis care services for everyone who needs them.
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OctI asked for help and was turned away
Liz blogs for us about her experience of being turned away from a crisis care service because she did not meet the criteria for treatment. She talks about the serious implications this had on her mental health and wellbeing.
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26
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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24
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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22
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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OctWhy I'm supporting Mind's crisis care campaign
Today, Elene blogs for us about how a lack of staffing and resources impacted on her time in crisis care. She asks an all important question - what happens to people who don't have additional support from their families?
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21
SepCoping with stigma
Thomas blogs for us about the horrible treatment he received whilst struggling with a mental health problem. He shares the positive changes he’s made in his life and how he was able to get there.
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17
SepMy battle with schizophrenia and depression
Misty blogs for us about how being bullied at school became the start of a long battle with depression, schizophrenia and self harm. Now largely in recovery, she has a message for others who are struggling.
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20
AugFinding the real me through the dark clouds of dysthymia
Katie Siobhan blogs for us about her experiences with dysthymia, or chronic depression, and how she found the 'real Katie' again.
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