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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MarTalking about better crisis care in Parliament
MsLeftie blogs about her experience at our crisis care event in parliament yesterday: "I do not think that it is too much to ask for ... crisis services that are reliable."
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MayThe Government must listen to the Hardest Hit
Tom on why direct action is necessary to protest against the severing of benefits and services for disabled people by the Government.
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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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6
AprPausing for thought on the Health and Social Care Bill
The Government has put the brakes on the Health and Social Bill's progress through Parliament. We must use this opportunity to make sure mental health services are high on the agenda in the proposed reforms.
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28
MarGiving people a voice
Today, Mind joins with many disability charities, disabled people’s organisations and disabled people to announce the calling of a major march and lobby of Parliament on Wednesday May 11.
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18
MarWelfare reform - a snapshot of impact
We want to see more fair and balanced media reporting on welfare reform and make sure that the voice of people with mental health problems is put across loud and clear.
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MarPromoting wellbeing, improving mental health
The Government focuses on mental health and wellbeing initiatives in its new public health strategy. Will local councils deliver these effectively? Mind's Policy and Campaigns Officer blogs.
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17
FebInfluencing DLA reform
Today, Mind submitted a joint response to the Government’s consultation on reforming Disability Living Allowance. Here we discuss the proposals and our current work.
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8
FebLove legal aid this Valentine’s Day
Mind, Justice for all and many MPs are fighting for the rights of people with experience of mental distress and others to have equal access to justice. But time is running out to influence Government.
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2
FebNo longer a second class citizen
Paul Farmer on why the mental health strategy must work for all people who experience mental health problems.
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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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23
NovReview day for the Work Capability Assessment
Critical recommendations for reforming the Work Capability Assessment were made today. Read on to find out more, and learn how you can get involved in the campaign.
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22
OctSpending Review, police and mental health
Cuts in policing announced in Wednesday's Comprehensive Spending Review threaten equal access to justice.
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21
OctWhat does the Spending Review mean?
As the dust settles, we are starting to get a clearer picture of the what the Comprehensive Spending Review will mean for people with experience of mental distress.
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OctComprehensive Spending Review
Leave your thoughts about the Spending Review here, and we'll be checking them and responding throughout the day.