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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OctThe importance of remembering
Patrick Vernon writes about some of the remarkable people who survived abuse in Victorian asylums and why it’s so important to continue to record people's experiences. Some readers may find the start of this blog triggering.
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OctBeyond the Reach of Ladders
What makes some people turn towards danger, rather than away from it? Sara reviews Beyond the Reach of Ladders and discusses how difficult it can be to talk about mental health problems.
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OctObsessive-compulsive disorder, not so funny anymore
For OCD awareness week and in advance of World Mental Health Day, Charlotte blogs about the stigma around OCD: "Please stop belittling the suffering that hides behind this witty acronym."
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6
OctBlack History Month 2011: some reflections on ethnicity and psychiatry
In the first of four blogs marking Black History Month, Sashi Sashidharan looks at the historical role of race in Western psychiatric theory and practice.
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5
OctWe're all potential benefit claimants
Jenny on how almost anyone could face the challenges of the welfare system: "The warped standards with which the society judges those on sickness benefits sets us all up for a miserable and self-loathing experience of unemployment."
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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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20
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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20
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."