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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19
FebHow to cope at uni
Going to university can be a stressful time for anybody, but especially when you have to cope with a mental health problem as well. Bellsie learnt the hard way about some of the things that can help.
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9
NovVolunteering for Mind
Stephanie blogs for us about her experience of volunteering for Mind. She talks about what the day meant to her and how she felt about making a difference.
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31
MayEnd of an era
Tracey blogs about change and the support she has got from Mind: "There have been times when the voices within have been telling me that I need to stop and take a breather."
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29
MayLet's Befriends: volunteering at Mind
Back in 2010 I was going through a particularly challenging time – a breakdown of a relationship, health problems and subsequently a very low mood - so I decided to give and connect with people through volunteering.
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1
MarThe importance of volunteering
Tracey blogs about the difference volunteers at her local Mind have made. And why they inspired her to become one.
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28
AprLove your local Mind shop
Taryn meets Gill from the Ipswich shop who, along with a team of volunteers, creates vintage and unique hats, bags and knitwear.
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10
MarSpeaking out against workplace discrimination
Could you speak to the media about your experience of mental health issues at work? Mind's Media Officer explains what's involved.
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8
OctGetting moving
Time to Get Moving week kicks off on Saturday, with hundreds of events across England. Here, Andy writes about his inspiration for getting moving, and the impact it's made on his life.
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6
JulLocal charity hero
Mind shops' Young Volunteer of the Year.
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1
FebThe value of volunteering
Beating loneliness and isolation is as important for recovery as medication and talking therapies.