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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.
Contact us
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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MayNominations open for the Mind Media Awards
Our awards honour the very best media portrayals and reporting of mental distress across broadcast, print and digital media. Entries are now open.
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AprSomething old, something new: Mind shops gear up to celebrate the Royal Wedding
As royal wedding fever grips the nation, we hope that people will get into the spirit and donate their wedding outfits and gifts to one of our 119 local Mind shops or pop in to pick up a bargain.
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AprContacting the Mind office over Easter
Mind's office is closed over the Easter Bank Holiday. If you are a member of the media, you can still get in touch with our Media team. Our mental health information line will operate as normal.
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AprNational Assembly for Wales election update
Mind Cymru has been busy letting politicians know that mental health is a vital election issue. But we need your help to keep the pressure on in the lead up to the election.
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AprCatherine Zeta-Jones speaks up about bipolar
Time to Change, England’s largest anti-stigma campaign (run by the mental health charities Mind and Rethink) applaud the actress Catherine Zeta-Jones for her decision to speak publicly about her bipolar disorder diagnosis.
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AprLondon man takes on epic challenge with doubled-up London Marathon
For most people, the London Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run 26 miles. For 34-year-old Londoner Robin Harvie, that is simply not challenging enough.
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AprMind supports Action for Happiness
We need to start having conversations about mental health and wellbeing. That is why Mind is supporting Action for Happiness as it launches as a national and international campaign.
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AprInexcusable racial inequalities unchanged in six years
Final Count-me-in census from the Care Quality Commission shows sustained discrimination in mental health.
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AprWelfare reform anxiety making people ill
The national rollout of benefits reassessment is causing widespread distress amongst Incapacity Benefit claimants with mental health problems.
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MarMental health services being left behind, according to new report
Mental health care services in England are falling short, according to the latest report on the state of healthcare and adult social care released today (Tuesday 29 March) by The Care Quality Commission.
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MarCricketer Michael Yardy opens up about depression
In response to the news that cricketer Michael Yardy has made the decision to fly home from the World Cup in India due to depression, Mind hopes he gets all the help and understanding he deserves.
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MarAction needed on Mental Health Advocacy
People experiencing mental distress in Wales need better access to advocates who can help support them.
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MarNew campaign calls for England to ‘get talking’ to tackle mental illness taboo
To help end the silence around mental health problems, Time to Change is launching a campaign called ‘It’s time to talk, it’s Time to Change today. (Press release)
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MarMind and Federation of Small Businesses launch guidance on mental health in the workplace
Mind teams up with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to publish guidance to help small firms manage mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and support their staff.
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FebMaking equality a reality in Wales
People from minority or marginalised groups in Wales still aren’t getting the access to mental health services and support that they need.