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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JanBe well in 2012
At the beginning of a new year, Michelle reflects on her past attempts to 'better' herself.
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JanI love quizzes, don’t you?
Karen blogs about a pub quiz she organised to support Mind.
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23
DecOur year in parliament
This year has seen sweeping reforms from the government, but our Parliamentary team have been fighting hard for our rights.
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DecManaging Christmas stress
With only three days till Christmas, Mark writes about the festive "rollercoaster of stress and excitement" and how to cope when you're feeling overwhelmed.
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21
DecPMDD and me
Cat writes about the struggle she went through to get a diagnosis of pre menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and how she uses her creativity as an outlet.
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20
DecHave a savvy Christmas
It feels better knowing that you’re making the most of your money throughout the festive season. So if you want to avoid money problems in the New Year, these tips from Tiana at the Money Advice Service may help.
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DecI can't see into the future
Even sympathetic employers can sometimes find it hard to understand mental health problems. This blog vividly illustrates some of the barriers to disclosing a mental health problem at work .
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DecCounselling saved my life
Sharon shares her experience of therapy at a local Mind: "Every time I went for my therapy I found the people there warm, kind, and most importantly non-judgemental, which was the most important part."
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12
DecA vicious circle
Our new research, 'Still in the red', shows how the financial strain over Christmas can be much worse for people with mental health problems. Guest blogger Jo describes her own struggle to make ends meet and stay well.
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8
DecMeet Me in Winter
Katie blogs about how being open about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder has helped her to cope. This inspired her project Meet Me in Winter which brings people together and encourages them to share their stories.
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DecThe secret work of Mind
Tracey shares her experiences of bipolar, depression and working with Mind: "I had never met anyone so kind, supportive and non-judgemental that genuinely wanted to help me."
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8
DecVolunteering at Torfaen Mind
Bernie blogs their volunteering project: "The work of the volunteers is so important to us and we’re so glad that this system could help us to repay people’s generosity, skills and time in a small way."
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6
DecLocal Minds are listening
Writing at the launch of Big Give week, Sinead from Derbyshire Mind tells us what they're doing to listen to local people and help make their voices heard.
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DecCrisis care too late?
Catherine describes the delays that stopped her from getting help when she needed it most. Trigger warning - this post discusses suicide and readers may find some sections distressing.
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DecMaking a creative difference
Looking ahead to Big Give week, Nhys from Craven Mind writes about how a Local Mind Grant enabled them to involve more people than ever in a creative new project.