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.
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.
-
29
DecMind comments on the execution of Akmal Shaikh
Paul Farmer's statement on the execution in China of a man with severe mental health problems.
-
29
DecMPs not immune to mental health problems
As Iris Robinson MP speaks out about her experience of mental distress, Time to Change hopes this will trigger more openness about mental health in politics.
-
11
DecMind nominee given criminal justice award!
Police officer recognised for introducing innovative mental health awareness training in Hackney.
-
25
NovBBC leads British media in battle to break the last great taboo
The BBC swept the board at the 2009 Mind Mental Health Media Awards.
-
23
NovOpen Up
Open Up is supporting films, conferences, art shows, roadshows and talent shows - each about mental health and tackling the stigma surrounding it.
-
4
NovA professional approach to mental health at work
Time to Change launches website to give advice to employers and employees on managing mental health at work.
-
7
OctGordon Ramsay and Alec Stewart join Chelsea FC to kick off Get Moving
Gordon Ramsay and former England cricket captain Alec Stewart presented a trophy to the victors of a football tournament for people with mental health problems.
-
5
OctGet Moving and Dance!
Saturday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and Get Moving is holding a free dance festival in Regent's Park.
-
18
AugMental health stereotypes in the movies crueler than ever
Depictions of people with mental illness on screen haven't moved on from the silent era.
-
10
Aug'Schizo' - the Movie launched to counter negative stereotypes
The Time to Change campaign has launched two provocative films to challenging the stigma around mental health.
-
23
JulBad reporting on BBC's One Show
On Monday 20 July The One Show on BBC One broadcast a feature which linked mental health with dangerous behaviour.
-
23
JulBrits abroad leave depressed friends at home
New research reveals Brits prefer to rearrange or cancel their summer holiday than go with a friend who has mental illness.
-
15
JunVerdict reached in landmark mental health employment case
Cheltenham Borough Council has today lost its case to sue a former employee for not disclosing her past experience of depression.
-
12
JunAttitudes towards mental health heading for tipping point
New Government figures suggest public attitudes towards mental health are finally changing.
-
15
MayAlastair Campbell gets majority vote! Mind Champion of the Year 2009