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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OctA diary of mindfulness, week six - thoughts are not facts
In the sixth in her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about the freedom that can come from recognising that our thoughts aren't facts.
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OctHomeland - how I relate
Jules compares her experience of Bipolar to Carrie's in the first episode of the second season of Homeland, which has been nominated for one our our Mind Media Awards.
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OctWhat does "one nation" mean for mental health?
Our Parliamentary Manager Louise gives her verdict on Ed Miliband's speech to the Royal College of Psychiatrists today.
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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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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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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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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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OctStudying with depression
Today we hear how one student copes with depression whilst studying at university. They talk about the fear of moving to a new town, managing the demands of academic life and the importance of having support around you.
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OctThe loneliness of depression and the importance of talking
Louisa shares how difficult and frustrating she sometimes finds it to explain how she's feeling, but how important she thinks it is not to give up on talking.
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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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OctA diary of mindfulness, week four - staying present
In the fourth in her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about staying present and identifying negative thoughts for what they are.
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OctBirmingham 2012
Our Chief Executive, Paul Farmer, blogs from the Conservative party conference and says it time for us to start shaping their manifestos.
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OctStarting the debate: antidepressants or dandelions
Suzie Grogran asks whether we should stop using antidepressants as 'weed killers' and look for more holistic ways to live with our mental health problems.
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OctA Fish's (vicious) Circle
On World Mental Health Day, Steph shares an illustration that shows just how hard it can be to change.
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OctDepression: Turning the light back on
On World Mental Health Day, Beverley describes her struggle with depression and how she began to recover.