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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MayWhat difference can the five ways to wellbeing make?
Sorcha Mahony from the New Economics Foundation talks about the small steps you can take to make your work day easier. Part of our series on mental health at work.
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MayMy experience of depression at work
"Once I had admitted my depression to senior managers, I thought my career would be over." John is a Partner at Deloitte. He was surprised at how supportive his workplace and colleagues were during a time of crisis.
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MayShould I ‘come out’ about my mental health issue at work?
You’re not going to like my answer… ‘no’, not at the moment. Julie guest blogs as part of our campaign for better mental health at work.
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MayChallenge the stigma of mental health at work
Bernadette shares her experiences of living with mental distress. Part of our series on mental health at work.
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MaySelf-harm and the workplace
Rhian has anxiety and depression, and ended up self-harming at work. How have her employers made adjustments in light of her mental health issues? *Please be aware this post contains self-harm triggers*
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MayBorderline personality disorder and work
"Long before I even knew the name of the condition I was living with, I was acutely aware of how I just didn’t seem to ‘fit’ in the workplace." A guest post from Kayla - part of our blog series on mental health at work.
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MaySmall steps to improve mental health at work
We all have a responsibility to support people in the workplace during both good times and bad. Andrea Woodside talks about the things we can do to be more supportive. Part of our mental health at work series.
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MayMental health at work - how employers can make a difference
Looking after the physical and psychological health of employees should be of paramount importance to employers. A guest blog by Eugene Farrell from AXA. Part of our series on mental health at work.
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MayWorking with bipolar disorder
"Telling my employer about my diagnosis was one of the scariest things I have ever done." Lexy shares her experiences 'coming out' in work situations. Part of our series on mental health at work.
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MayStaying sane while keeping other people sane
Zarathustra shares his tips for how mental health professionals can keep well at work. Part of our series on mental health at work.
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MayHow I was labelled unfit for work
Why should a depressive episode in the past be treated any differently to other health conditions? The first in our series of blogs on mental health at work.
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MayHardest Hit - live blog
We'll be blogging and tweeting from the Hardest Hit march today, let us know what you want to hear about.
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MayPutting your mental health first at the Hardest Hit march
Make sure you're safe at the protest. Anna posts some tips to help you prepare for Wednesday's march, and runs through support available on the day.
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MayThe Government must listen to the Hardest Hit
Tom on why direct action is necessary to protest against the severing of benefits and services for disabled people by the Government.
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MaySmall businesses valuing good mental health at work
Mind recently teamed up with the Federation of Small Businesses to publish a guide to mental health at work for small firms. Mary from the FSB blogs about why good mental health is vital in her workplace.