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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JanSurviving the physical impossibilities of depression
Today Amy shares her experience of living with depression, and explains why she thinks definitions of depression aren't quite accurate.
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7
JanStarting to look to the future
Gill blogs for us about the positive changes in her life recently and how she's learning to live with her depression. She talks about the important things that have helped and how they may benefit others.
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21
DecThe Christmas feeling
Not everyone looks forward to the festive period. Here, Tracey blogs about how she gets away from it all through work or volunteering - and finds that there are different ways to come together at Christmas.
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20
Dec10 ways to reduce Christmas stress
Fran blogs for us about how she keeps her anxiety and stress at bay by reviewing a daily mantra.
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18
DecHomeless
Jules blogs for us about her experience of being discharged from hospital to appalling homeless shelter conditions. She also shares a personal victory she has achieved in campaigning for change.
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18
DecWhy the media is still getting it wrong on mental health
Mark Brown blogs about stigmatising and unsafe mental health stories in the media.
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17
DecPlanning will help me to survive family gatherings this Christmas
For Raven, family gatherings at Christmas can be overwhelming with her anxiety condition. Here, she outlines her coping strategies.
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13
DecSharing my story with the Mind Infoline
Katie blogs about how hard it can be to ask for help and how important it is to reach out to a helpline like the Mind Infoline.
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12
DecKeeping well when it's dark and cold
Verity blogs about how difficult it is to exercise whether it's cold and dark. She shares five tips on getting outside and boosting your mood.
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11
DecCreatively coping with depression
Hannah blogs for us about how creative poetry and journaling have helped her in her daily struggles with depression, and includes some examples of her poetry.
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10
DecDepression doesn’t stop for the Christmas holidays
When Amy was depressed, she tried to battle through Christmas alone. Thanks to her friends, she reached out for help. Hopefully this Christmas may be easier.
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7
DecThe spirit of Christmas past
Amy outlines how painful Christmas was for her one year. She didn't have anyone to talk to about the utter despair she was trying to get through.
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6
DecWhy the Mind Infoline is needed more than ever this Christmas
Charlotte, one of our Mind infoline advisors, knows how Christmas may not always be a time to celebrate.
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5
DecCrisis care - a letter to my partner's social worker
Sarah writes a letter to her husband's social worker, as she struggles to get him the crisis help he needs.
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5
DecMy crisis care team were brilliant, but very over stretched
Naomi blogs for us about her experience of approaching crisis following the births of her children. She talks about the kind and compassionate support she received, but the urgent need for increased resources.