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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OctFighting to protect legal aid
Amy Whitelock, Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer, on how Mind is fighting to protect legal aid: "Psychiatrists and local councillors told me of the devastating consequences a lack of free legal advice will have for their patients and constituents."
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SepDon't weaken these vital equality laws
Nicky on why equality laws are vital for people with mental health problems: "My experience at work has been mixed... but at every stage I’ve been grateful for the equality and employment laws."
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SepBlogging about anorexia
Carrie on how blogging and the community she found online has helped with her recovery: "I never thought my body would be able to run in this race after all that it has been through."
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SepArt as psychotherapy
Laura blogs about her experiences of art psychotherapy: "I saw my referral to art therapy as a soft option."
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SepThe liberating force of creativity
My name is Aldrick Monteiro, and I have been writing poetry on and off for about 30 years. I have also been suffering with schizophrenia for nearly 40 years.
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SepHow art helps me through tough times
This is a guest video blog by Ed and Kate Rosie on how the creative arts have helped Kate cope with her depression.
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SepMr Elastic Brain
Douglas Cairns, AKA Sid Ozalid, talks about the road from punk poet to corporate high-flyer, his new book and how he learned to balance his mental health with a high-pressure job.
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SepThe X Factor and mental health
Are vulnerable people being exploited or humiliated on the X Factor? Matt Taylor blogs on why mental health should not become a spectator sport.
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SepA space to level out
Stuart Semple blogs about how art helps him cope with his fears: "I’m Stuart Semple and I’m fearful that I’m allergic to life."
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SepSelf-esteem - seeing ourselves as others see us
A few thoughts from Beth on self-esteem: "No-one should go through life thinking they are of no worth."
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SepLet’s talk about ... suicide
Charlotte on why it's crucial to talk about suicidal thoughts: "The times when I have found someone willing to listen to me, rather than trying to 'talk me out of it', have been a great relief."
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SepUnderstanding seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been in the news more than normal this summer, possibly because ‘Summer, what summer?" remains a reasonable question.
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SepWarning: questionnaires may damage your health
Lee describes his experience of being re-assessed for the new Employment and Support Allowance.
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AugMy journey into work
This is the first in a series of guest blogs by Alison who is about to start working after 13 years on incapacity benefits
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AugWork Capability Assessment update
The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is probably the single issue that Mind has received the most contact about over the last couple of years. Tom Pollard talks about how welfare and benefits has become one of Mind's key campaigning priorities.