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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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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10
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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10
OctDepression: Turning the light back on
On World Mental Health Day, Beverley describes her struggle with depression and how she began to recover.
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OctWhy I'm supporting World Mental Health Day 2012
Newcastle councillor, Helen McStravick, blogs for us about her experiences of mental health and why she is supporting World Mental Health Day 2012.
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OctCrisis talks
To begin this autumn's campaign for more and better crisis care services, Alicia blogs about why she feels crisis care saved her life.
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OctA diary of mindfulness, week three - mindfulness of the breath
In the third of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about the problem with trying to solve feelings with thoughts. She also describes a short meditation exercise that you can try.
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OctNot relegated to the fringes?
At the Labour party conference, more MPs appeared to be interested in mental health, explains Sophie Corlett, Director of External Relations at Mind.
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OctHow do I articulate the daily struggle?
Today's blog is from Annabelle, who talks about how hard she finds it to describe the reality of living with mental health problems. Please note that this blog contains reference to suicidal feelings, which some people may find triggering.
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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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SepLib Dems listen to your concerns. And commit.
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind, reports back on how your concerns were received by MPs at the Lib Dem party conference.
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SepA tough transition
Today Anna shares her story of how moving from child mental health services to adult mental health services gave her the determination she needed to move towards recovery.
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SepA diary of mindfulness, week one - automatic pilot
In the first of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about our tendency to go into auto pilot in our daily lives - and suggests some things you can try to make your day more mindful.
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SepDepression and anxiety - my experience as a young professional
Today's blogger Becca thought that opening up about her anxiety and depression might mean she lost her job. Instead, she found her manager and colleagues were "supportive, kind and helpful".
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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.