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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AugHow I used OCD to my advantage, despite its debilitating effects
Amanda talks about her experiences of living with OCD and how she was able to use this part of her life to achieve a personal ambition.
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14
AugFinding a future in the past
Claire blogs about her experiences with psychosis and how an archaeology project run by Hereford Mind has had a positive impact in her life.
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13
AugA policeman's battle with depression
Today, Ron blogs for us on his three year battle with depression; how it started, what it felt like and how he made it through to the other side.
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10
AugWe're all different, let's not compare our illnesses
Amanda blogs on living with a mental illness and how easy it can be for people to compare themselves to others.
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9
AugExercise turned out to be just what I needed
Harriet blogs on how an almost unconscious decision to take on a massive sporting challenge turned out to be a really positive and energising decision.
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8
AugThe importance of a good mental health team
Today, Skye talks about her positive experiences of talking therapies and the excellent mental health support she has received over the last four years.
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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
AugHow the Olympics helps my agoraphobia
Simon blogs on how Team GB's achievements this summer have helped him to face his fears of being outdoors.
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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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31
JulUncomfortable truths
Our CEO, Paul Farmer, blogs today about the urgent changes which need to take place in the welfare system, following last night's welfare double bill by Dispatches and Panorama.
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30
JulHow I almost lost my boyfriend to the WCA
Lauren S blogs ahead of tonight's BBC Panorama documentary, which features her boyfriend Mark and his struggle with depression and the Work Capability Assessment.
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25
JulReview of A little bit OCD - more than being tidy
The Girl with Hat reviews last night's show by Jon Ricardson on Channel 4 "Jon talked honestly and openly about his own compulsive behaviours [and] the 3 other stories told did not shy away from the severity of OCD"