We need to talk | in Campaign report Psychological therapies are known to be effective for treating a wide range of mental health conditions. However, availability of cognitive behavioural therapy and other evidence-based therapies on the NHS is extremely limited.
While we are waiting | in Campaign report Waiting times for psychological therapies on the NHS for people with mental health problems have long been acknowledged to be too long.
Beatrice's story | in Case Study My friend has bipolar disorder, PTSD, social anxiety and agoraphobia had her benefits withdrawn earlier this year. When she heard about the withdrawal of benefit she was devastated and she became more ill.
Sarah's story | in Case Study I don’t know why I experience depression. What is important is that I now recognise it as an illness, rather than seeing myself as a useless failure, and can therefore recover to better health.
What does the Spending Review mean? | in Blog Post As the dust settles, we are starting to get a clearer picture of the what the Comprehensive Spending Review will mean for people with experience of mental distress.
Plan B on Psychotherapy Regulation | in Blog Post Mental health nurse and blogger Zarathustra returns to the Mind blog with a warning that plans to regulate psychotherapy are being watered down by the Coalition Government.
My creative therapy | in Blog Post Agata, who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, describes how art has provided an important creative outlet, soothing her symptoms and helping her through life.
Mental health in relationships | in Blog Post Denise, a Relate counsellor, blogs about how difficult it can be to talk and deal with a mental health problem when you're in a relationship.
The race of my life | in Blog Post Three years ago, Amy's agoraphobia made it difficult to leave the house. Next month she'll be lining up in a crowd of thousands to run the London Marathon.
I couldn’t pretend anymore | in Blog Post When Sandra was struggling with cancer and depression, it was her mental health problems that those around her found most difficult to deal with. Here, she blogs about the support she found through her local Mind.
Agoraphobia and the fear of 'what if' | in Blog Post Often you need to talk to someone so badly it hurts. After struggling with agoraphobia for 16 years, Laura hopes that starting talking therapy with her local Mind will help her to take control of her life.
Let's Befriends: volunteering at Mind | in Blog Post Back in 2010 I was going through a particularly challenging time – a breakdown of a relationship, health problems and subsequently a very low mood - so I decided to give and connect with people through volunteering.
Managing self harm on my own terms | in Blog Post In a follow up to her post about starting talking therapy with her local Mind, Laura blogs about how this support is helping her to manage her anxiety and thoughts of self harm.
"Pull yourself together" | in Blog Post Kafayat blogs for us on her experiences of post natal depression and the difficulties in gaining support from family and friends.
My battle with schizophrenia and depression | in Blog Post Misty blogs for us about how being bullied at school became the start of a long battle with depression, schizophrenia and self harm. Now largely in recovery, she has a message for others who are struggling.
A tough transition | in Blog Post Today Anna shares her story of how moving from child mental health services to adult mental health services gave her the determination she needed to move towards recovery.
Studying with depression | in Blog Post Today we hear how one student copes with depression whilst studying at university. They talk about the fear of moving to a new town, managing the demands of academic life and the importance of having support around you.
Depression in sport | in Blog Post Ahead of Sunday's London Wasps rugby match, Fabio blogs for us on the existence and portrayal of depression in sport.
My daughter's struggle to access crisis care | in Blog Post Lynn blogs in support of our crisis care campaign, she talks about her daughter's poor experience of crisis care and how worried they are about the next time she needs support from this vital service.
Creatively coping with depression | in Blog Post 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.
Learning to break the rules | in Blog Post "SHOULD. It's just a little word, six letters, but oh so powerful". Meg blogs for us about how letting go of the rules of 'should' has helped her to overcome her anxiety.