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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25
MarHow the Mind Infoline helped me in crisis
Adam blogs about the difficulties he experienced accessing crisis care in his local area. He talks about how it felt to be turned away and how the Mind Infoline helped him get the support he needed.
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25
MarTaking care of business
"Your staff are your business. Investing in their wellbeing is paramount". Ahead of tomorrows webinar, Emma blogs for us about why supporting your staff is so vital.
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21
MarBreaking through barriers to get well
Today, Irfan writes about the cultural barriers he faced when he tried to get the help he needed.
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21
MarYour staff are your business – managing mental health at work
Emma Mamo tells us why considering employee mental health is vital for businesses and the practical measures she uses to manage employee mental health at Mind.
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20
MarMy experience of mental health and the working world
Sarah is "not shocked at all" about our new figures showing 1 in 5 people taking a day off work due to stress, and shares five experiences where she hasn't been supported at work.
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19
MarGood work, good mental health, good business
Professor Stephen Bevan, of the Work Foundation, blogs about the simple, inexpensive and easy ways line managers can improve and manage mental health at work.
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18
MarWorrying statistics show an increase in male suicide
Beth from our information team talks about the recent rise in male suicide figures. She discusses the possible causes and the barriers men face in seeking help and support.
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15
MarNot letting anxiety rule my life
With the right support, Vikki has overcome her anxiety enough to enable her to leave the house on her own. She blogs for us about how she got to where she is now.
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11
MarWhen anxiety kicks in
"It's something that can go beyond a small fear and progress into something that can restrict you from so many things that life offers" - Amy blogs for us about her anxiety and the impact it's had on her life.
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8
MarBeing mum: supporting my daughter through depression
"This is such a hard journey for me. I get it wrong all the time" - Jenny blogs for us about the challenges of supporting her daughter through depression, and why finding support for herself too has been so important.
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8
MarGetting mental health support at work made all the difference to me
When David became ill with depression and anxiety, it was the support from his boss at a large City law firm that had the biggest impact.
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7
MarIt's not too much to ask to be happy, is it?
Tony blogs about his experiences of living with depression, he talks about the battles he faces and the things he's most afraid of.
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5
MarWalking the three peaks challenge for Mind
Matt blogs for us today about why he's decided to take on the epic Three Peaks Challenge for Mind.
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28
FebSomewhere I could be heard
When Sam was finding it hard to cope last year, he found people to listen in Elefriends, our supportive online community. Now, he pops in to help others who might be struggling too.
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27
FebBuilding the Elephant's new home
Tracey tells us how she helped to build Elefriends - an online community where you can listen, share and be heard, which started life on Facebook.