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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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.
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AprLove your local Mind shop
Taryn meets Gill from the Ipswich shop who, along with a team of volunteers, creates vintage and unique hats, bags and knitwear.
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AprYour chance to speak out on changes to the NHS
Mind's CEO will report back to the Government on the views of patients and service users on proposed reforms to health and social care services. Find out the latest on the 'listening exercise' and how to have your say on the future of the NHS.
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AprA manifesto for good mental health in Wales
Lindsay, Director of Mind Cymru, on the upcoming National Assembly for Wales elections. Two parties have pledged on mental health and employment issues in their election manifestos after Mind's campaigning, but there's still some way to go.
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AprRed Tape Challenge: Equality Act 2010
The Government's red tape challenge is asking for comments on Equality Act including whether it should be scrapped altogether. Pauline is worried that this will mean a step backwards for people with disabilities.
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AprHow would you shape the future of employment support programmes?
Liz Sayce, CEO of disability charity RADAR, blogs on changes to employment support programmes. What's your experience of employment support? Join the conversation and post a comment.
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AprPlan B on Psychotherapy Regulation
Mental health nurse and blogger Zarathustra returns to the Mind blog with a warning that plans to regulate psychotherapy are being watered down by the Coalition Government.