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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17
SepMy battle with schizophrenia and depression
Misty blogs for us about how being bullied at school became the start of a long battle with depression, schizophrenia and self harm. Now largely in recovery, she has a message for others who are struggling.
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14
SepLight at the end of the tunnel
Jules blogs about her journey with depression and anxiety and her determination now to stay well and enjoy every opportunity.
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13
SepMy struggle with paranoid psychosis
Elene blogs for us today on mental health in the workplace and how a series of difficult changes forced her into crisis.
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12
SepWe need to feel
Roger blogs for us about his experience of shortlisting journalists for the Mind Media Awards: “I’ve felt hope, pain and been moved to tears.”
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11
SepThe proudest day of my life and my struggle to get there
Emily blogs for RAG week about her experiences of depression and her fear of being stigmatised at university.
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10
SepA letter to suicidal me
"There should be someone to give you a hug right now. There should be someone to give you the care that you deserve." Amanda blogs on World Suicide Prevention Day. Please be aware, the following blog may trigger so please read carefully.
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10
SepMe vs. suicide - today I win
Student nurse Jojo, shares with us the story of her battle against suicide and why today, she is the winner. Please note this blog contains frank discussion of suicidal thoughts and may trigger so please read carefully.
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7
SepSpeaking up for men who have suffered domestic violence
"Domestic abuse left me with PTSD and I felt like a stranger in a world I once knew. " Stu blogs for us today about his experiences because "men need help too."
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6
SepFrom High Street blunders to charity wonders
Jade is a charity shop convert, so much so that she has set up her own fantastic Fair Fashion Fair pop up shop, where she will be raising money for Mind this weekend. Here's how it all started...
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5
SepBack the Mental Health Discrimination Bill
Charlotte blogs for us in support of the #backthebill campaign. Help us put an end to mental health discrimination.
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4
SepRules of engagement, mental health and the internet
After experiencing depression and setting up her own blog in 2010, Vanessa is now researching online writing and mental health. Here, she shares her tips for making online interaction a mentally healthy experience.
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31
AugMind over mountain
Maria from our fundraising team blogs about her experience of taking on the epic Three Peaks Challenge! Find out how she got on...
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30
AugLiving with Bipolar
Liz blogs today on her experience of living with Bipolar. She talks about her experiences of mania and how she is able to manage her condition.
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29
Aug"Pull yourself together"
Kafayat blogs for us on her experiences of post natal depression and the difficulties in gaining support from family and friends.
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23
AugMind the gap - my experience of health anxiety
Al talks about his experience of health anxiety, and his achievements and aspirations for the future.