Mind news and press releases
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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4 August 2011
Tribute to leading mental health expert
William Bingley, former Legal Director at Mind, has sadly passed away.
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1 August 2011
Feel better outside, feel better inside
Being outdoors and getting into nature can give your mind a boost. Find out how introducing some regular outdoor activity can help you to relax and take care of your mind.
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13 July 2011
Strictly star waltzes in for Mind raffle draw
Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla Dallerup took time out from starring in hit musical Calendar Girls as she waltzed into the Veolia Environmental Services Nottingham offices to conduct Mind’s Spring Raffle draw.
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5 July 2011
Mind Book of the Year Award shortlist announced
Panel announces 8 books shortlisted for prestigious prize celebrating understanding of mental health issues in literature. (Press release)
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29 June 2011
Leeds United gets on board the Love Your Mind campaign
Leeds United gets behind Mind's campaign to champion local mental health services, as we come to Leeds on 5 July with our Love Your Mind bus.
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29 June 2011
Mind Cymru wants your artwork
Deadline is 12 July. Mind Cymru is looking for artwork to be included at the National Eisteddford.
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27 June 2011
Stephen Fry announced as new President of Mind
We are delighted to announce that Stephen Fry is to become the new President of Mind, succeeding Lord Melvyn Bragg who last week revealed that he is to step down after fifteen years in the role.
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23 June 2011
As GPs leave mental health patients in the dark, Mind hits the road to champion local services
30 per cent of patients say their GP is unaware of services to support mental health recovery. In response, Mind is reaching out and taking its services and information on the road, to locations around England. (press release)
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20 June 2011
Lord Melvyn Bragg steps down as Mind's President
Mind thanks Lord Melvyn Bragg for 15 years’ service as the charity's inspirational president.
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20 June 2011
Refugee Week 2011 starts today!
Find out how you can get involved in this year's week-long celebration of refugee culture and society. Mind is running various activities, as part of our work on migrant mental health.
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17 June 2011
Mind responds to statement by Philip Davies MP
Today, Philip Davies MP suggested that disabled people should work below minimum wage so they get a job when competing with able-bodied people. Mind has responded to his preposterous claims.
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13 June 2011
Innovative £1.9 Million Partnership to End Mental Health Discrimination in Wales
Three leading mental health charities in Wales join forces today to challenge stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health problems with the launch of a new national programme. (Press release)
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10 June 2011
England international backs Mind’s Giving in Memory scheme
Manchester City and England winger Adam Johnson, who lost his best friend to suicide last year, supports Mind's in memory giving. (Press release)
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9 June 2011
Review of work support for disabled people ‘could be moment penny drops on welfare’
Mind is among the leading disability charities which have welcomed a Government-prompted review of job support for disabled people. (Press release)
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8 June 2011
Response to NHS report Attitudes to Mental Illness
Mind and Rethink respond to the release of NHS Information Centre report Attitudes to Mental Illness 2011. (Press release)