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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MayBeing a face of Mind
Polly, who took part in a Mind photo shoot in October last year, talks to Laura about how the experience gave her the confidence to be open about her mental health.
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MayDepression and anxiety on the parliamentary estate
Sadie blogs about managing depression and anxiety at work, and the strain that a life in politics can place on your mental health.
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MayThe week I let ITV film my depression
"Yes, this is me. I’m a man, I have a mental health problem and I’m happy to say it."
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MayTalking about depression in a job interview
Steve blogs about being asked about his depression during a job interview: "...when are you planning on snapping out of it?”
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AprMy double life: living with depression
David shares his experience of depression: "I feel like I am locked in a dark room, where I cannot be heard".
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AprSnapped out of it!
In depression awareness week Esther, winner of our autumn photo competition for Ecominds, tells us about how she uses photography to help keep her depression in check.
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AprSilly old stigma: Talking about depression and anxiety
Amy shares her experiences of depression and anxiety as well as her thoughts on why it's so important to open up about these and fight 'that silly old stigma'.
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AprWild swimming soothed my mind
Maureen blogs about finding the courage try open water swimming, and the difference getting outside made to her mental health.
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AprBibliotherapy: Reading through depression
On World Book Night, Chris writes about how his love of reading fiction has helped him through periods of anxiety and depression.
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AprWhy ‘outing’ your fears is the first step towards freedom
Dre blogs about his struggle with depression: dealing with work stress, 'coming out' on the internet and his own unique journey of recovery.
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AprA marathon for dad
Despite only recently recovering from an ankle injury, Kate will be running the London Marathon today in memory of her dad. Here, she blogs about her journey to the starting line.
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Apr26.2 reasons why I run
This Sunday, Liz will run the London Marathon in memory of her mum, who took her own life 12 years ago. Here, she celebrates all those who've been by her side as she prepares for the challenge.
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AprIs society mentally unhealthy?
Helen blogs about the "heaving ocean" of depression and asks why whether we should be more concerned about the mental health of society.
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AprThey just make me worse
After years of being prescribed antidepressants and problem-focused counselling, Nita set out to find her own path to recovery. Here she shares some of the things she learned.
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AprCelebrating creativity
Following the publication of our updated information on personality disorders, our Information Officer, Katherine, blogs about an inspiring visit to the user-led support organisation Emergence.