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The latest news from the leading mental health charity in England and Wales.
Below you'll find all the latest news from Mind. In this section you can also learn about the services our media office can provide, and find a list of Mind's spokespeople.
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Please note that these contact details are for media enquiries only. Find other ways to contact Mind.
For comment, interviews, case studies or information on our latest news and campaigns, journalists contact the Mind media team on media@mind.org.uk or phone 020 8522 1743 or 07850 788514 out of hours.
If you are looking for comment from Mind Cymru, please contact Ruth Coombs on 02920 346 575 or 07779 727886 out of hours.
Please note, the media office is only able to respond to enquiries from or about the media.
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MayTop notch topknot: Times journalist Sathnam Sanghera wins Mind Book of the Year Award 2009
Times journalist Sathnam Sanghera has won this year's Mind Book of the Year Award for 'The Boy with the Topknot'
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MayRecession puts mental health of men at risk
Leading mental health charity Mind today (Monday 11 May) publishes a shocking new report presenting evidence that the recession is having an adverse affect on men's mental health.
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AprLocal charity shop wants the shirt off your back
Mind charity shops across England and Wales are calling on men to Get it off their chest this Mind week by donating the shirt off their back to the stores.
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AprRecord breaking 200K to be raised for mental health by 160 marathon runners
More runners than ever are running the Flora London Marathon on 26 April for leading mental health charity Mind.
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AprMind Journalist of the Year 2009 shortlist announced
Today mental health charity Mind announces the shortlist for the Mind Journalist of the Year Award 2009.
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AprMind Champion of the Year Award 2009 shortlist announced
Former No 10 PR guru Alastair Campbell and chat show host Paul O'Grady are among those nominated by the public for the Mind Champion of the Year Award 2009.
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AprMind Awards 2009: Book of the Year shortlist announced
England’s leading mental health charity Mind announced the shortlist for its annual Book of the Year Award on 6 April 2009.
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MarMental health services failing young and old
Two reports published today by the Healthcare Commission show significant failings in the care and treatment offered to mental health service users over and under 65 years old.
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Mar£1 million given to a 'Load Of Old Rubbish' ... and other eco projects
Over £1 million has been awarded today to nine eco-projects throughout England from new grants scheme Ecominds.
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MarInvestment in mental health essential as recession bites
Mind today welcomes the Government’s commitment to invest £93m in mental health services to prepare for the human cost of the recession.
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MarGot mental health problems? You’re dumped
A partner is four times more likely to leave you because of a mental health condition like depression than because of a physical disability.
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MarIt’s harder to ‘come out’ about mental health than being gay
Brits find it harder to ‘come out’ about mental health problems than being gay, having cancer, having drink problems or being bankrupt.
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FebFit for work pilots on the right track
Mind welcomes the Government’s announcement today to pilot new proposals to provide more support for employees during sickness absence.
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FebDon’t forget the side effects when erasing memories
New research suggests that beta blockers could be the answer to weakening or erasing painful or emotional memories for patients who experience phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.
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JanMind says no more coercion to ‘No secrets’ consultation
Mind warns against more intervention by care staff into the lives of mental health service users.