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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8
MarGetting mental health support at work made all the difference to me
When David became ill with depression and anxiety, it was the support from his boss at a large City law firm that had the biggest impact.
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11
JanDepression: what helped me
Karma Yogi shares how understanding his way of thinking before he became depressed helped him feel more able to deal with life's challenges
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21
DecThe Christmas feeling
Not everyone looks forward to the festive period. Here, Tracey blogs about how she gets away from it all through work or volunteering - and finds that there are different ways to come together at Christmas.
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12
DecKeeping well when it's dark and cold
Verity blogs about how difficult it is to exercise whether it's cold and dark. She shares five tips on getting outside and boosting your mood.
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23
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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2
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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7
AugHow I use fitness to manage my Bipolar
Bipolargymchick blogs for us on how being fit and active has helped her manage her Bipolar. She talks about how to maintain a level that's right for her and what you can do to keep well through exercise.
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6
AugThe endorphin rush
Tracey blogs about how exercise and eating well have helped her to feel healthier and happier, thanks to a positive recommendation by her GP.
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2
AugThe WCA - working hard for reform
Tom from our policy and campaigns team blogs on the need for reform of the Work Capability Assessment (WCA)
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1
AugLearning to live with my depression
Gill blogs for us on her journey with depression and how far she has come.
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31
JulHow sport helped keep me well
Torch runner Verity ran through Kidlington last month and sold the torch to raise money for Mind. She talks about how sport can be a great way of keeping well.
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2
JulBreaking through the pain barrier
Carl’s goal is to complete the Great North Run in memory of his Uncle Jim. Running isn’t Carl’s favourite pastime, but it’s getting easier and his goal keeps him going.
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2
JulThat's one small step for Mind.
Angela blogs on taking up the 10,000 steps challenge: "I’m in no way sporty, but this just encouraged me to walk or cycle a little bit more each day."
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20
Mar1,000km for Mind
Tom blogs about his personal experience of the benefits of physical exercise for mental wellbeing and how far he's prepared to go to spread the message.
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26
JanPeople in Mind
Ruth writes about People in Mind, an oral history project and exhibition marking 25 years of Mind in Bexley.