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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DecA day on the Mind infoline
Our help line workers speak to hundreds of people each week. What do people want to talk about?
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DecMind supports Frontline First
Mind supports the RCN’s Frontline First campaign because of the vital mental health care provided by nurses.
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NovReview day for the Work Capability Assessment
Critical recommendations for reforming the Work Capability Assessment were made today. Read on to find out more, and learn how you can get involved in the campaign.
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NovSome viewers may find the opinions expressed in this programme challenging
What's the rationale behind tonight's Mental Health Media Awards?
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NovThe future of mental health services? Don’t forget the current failures.
Is abuse committed when people are in the care of mental health services is somehow less of a crime?
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NovPutting on a brave face
On National Stress Awareness Day, a look at the impact workplace stress can have on our mental health.
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OctPlease, I’m desperate. Can somebody help me?
Our guest blogger writes of the real cost of inadequate talking therapies in her area.
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OctMore evidence for the review of Work Capability Assessment
Mind accompanied two supporters to speak with Professor Harrington about the Independent Review of the Work Capability Assessment. Read what they had to say about their conversation.
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OctSpending Review, police and mental health
Cuts in policing announced in Wednesday's Comprehensive Spending Review threaten equal access to justice.
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OctWhat does the Spending Review mean?
As the dust settles, we are starting to get a clearer picture of the what the Comprehensive Spending Review will mean for people with experience of mental distress.
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OctComprehensive Spending Review
Leave your thoughts about the Spending Review here, and we'll be checking them and responding throughout the day.
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OctCare in crisis: why I'm supporting Mind's campaign
Jayasree Kalathil tells us why she's sitting on Mind's Care in crisis inquiry panel and supporting our campaign for better acute and crisis care.
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OctWe've only just begun
Mind's Chief Executive looks back on the Party Conferences, and ahead to the Comprehensive Spending Review.
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OctWaiting more than a year? We need to talk now.
We're making the case to Government that everyone should have access to the right psychological therapies within 28 days.
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OctGetting moving
Time to Get Moving week kicks off on Saturday, with hundreds of events across England. Here, Andy writes about his inspiration for getting moving, and the impact it's made on his life.