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Depression:

• German goalkeeper's suicide highlights mental health stigma | in Blog Post
  Robert Enke feared the consequences of revealing his depression.
• Alastair Campbell: May Robert Enke's death increase understanding of depression | in Blog Post
  Mind's Champion of the Year shares his reaction from Austria.
• Marcus Trescothick: a sackful of sporting trophies won't beat off depression | in Blog Post
  The England cricketer on depression in sport.
• Can books help beat the blues? | in Blog Post
  Fans of author Marian Keyes suggest that books can help you cope with depression.
• Are antidepressants helpful for only severe depression? | in Blog Post
  Research from the USA suggests that antipressants don't lift mild depression.
• Loneliness shines | in Blog Post
  When depression becomes creativity it can reach out and help others to make sense of their own battles.
• Allowing the change within | in Blog Post
  Depression awareness week: Steve describes his journey from depression to recovery, and what he learned on the way.
• Changing perspectives | in Blog Post
  Depression awareness week: A mental health nurse shares his experience of struggling to interpret his own signs of depression.
• My own war | in Blog Post
  In our last depression awareness week post, Andy describes his struggle with depression, antidepressants and self harm.
• A ludicrous idea | in Blog Post
  When a friend of mine suggested that I ought to look at joining a gym I could not think of anything I would be less likely to do.
• Jump for Mind - Jenny's story | in Blog Post
  I was planning a sky dive with colleagues as a personal challenge and fundraising exercise and after my mum died I decided to organise a jump for Mind.
• New year, new you | in Blog Post
  Look after your mental health in 2011 - tips from Mind on new year's resolutions.
• Charting antidepressant use in England | in Blog Post
  Is a map of antidepressant prescriptions a good indicator of how many people are being treated for depression?
• Sport talks about mental health | in Blog Post
  Mind's Chief Executive applauds the overwhelming supportive reactions to England cricketer Michael Yardy's depression from his teammates, employers and the media.
• My experience of depression at work | in Blog Post
  "Once I had admitted my depression to senior managers, I thought my career would be over." John is a Partner at Deloitte. He was surprised at how supportive his workplace and colleagues were during a time of crisis.
• Do doughnuts make you depressed? | in Blog Post
  Sam discusses the effects of food on depression, "We don't know why some people are likely to experience depression and not others."
• Depression in the digital age | in Blog Post
  Guest post from Jane on how online resources and the Twitter community have helped her get a handle on her depression.
• How art helps me through tough times | in Blog Post
  This is a guest video blog by Ed and Kate Rosie on how the creative arts have helped Kate cope with her depression.
• My experience with the black dog | in Blog Post
  Martin talks about his experience of depression and how his dog Moose has helped him through. “I love the simplicity he brings to life: sleeping when he needs to sleep, running when he wants to run, being happy when he is happy"
• Life is a roller coaster | in Blog Post
  Mind Member Selina writes about the ups and downs of life in 2011, and looks forward to 2012.
• Book review - The Happy Depressive | in Blog Post
  Ilona reviews The Happy Depressive: In Pursuit of Personal and Political Happiness, a new ebook from Mind ambassador Alastair Campbell.
• Could magic mushrooms help with depression? | in Blog Post
  Katherine blogs about psychoactive substances: "...street drugs can have positive effects and we should study these and make use of them.... but we need to be cautious."
• Does this black cloud have a silver lining? | in Blog Post
  Paul describes the "whole weather system" of depression and asks whether there's been an upside to his experiences of it.
• My dark companion | in Blog Post
  Beccy blogs about her struggle with depression: "My dark companion may always be with me but I refuse to let it define who I am."
• 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.
• Earthquakes and aftershocks | in Blog Post
  In this guest post, Karl blogs about getting through the 'earthquakes' of the mind, and why it's important to plan for your darkest days.
• Is society mentally unhealthy? | in Blog Post
  Helen blogs about the "heaving ocean" of depression and asks why whether we should be more concerned about the mental health of society.
• Why ‘outing’ your fears is the first step towards freedom | in Blog Post
  Dre blogs about his struggle with depression: dealing with work stress, 'coming out' on the internet and his own unique journey of recovery.
• Bibliotherapy: Reading through depression | in Blog Post
  On World Book Night, Chris writes about how his love of reading fiction has helped him through periods of anxiety and depression.
• Wild swimming soothed my mind | in Blog Post
  Maureen blogs about finding the courage try open water swimming, and the difference getting outside made to her mental health.
• My double life: living with depression | in Blog Post
  David shares his experience of depression: "I feel like I am locked in a dark room, where I cannot be heard".
• Silly old stigma: Talking about depression and anxiety | in Blog Post
  Amy shares her experiences of depression and anxiety as well as her thoughts on why it's so important to open up about these and fight 'that silly old stigma'.
• Snapped out of it! | in Blog Post
  In depression awareness week Esther, winner of our autumn photo competition for Ecominds, tells us about how she uses photography to help keep her depression in check.
• Talking about depression in a job interview | in Blog Post
  Steve blogs about being asked about his depression during a job interview: "...when are you planning on snapping out of it?”
• Depression and anxiety on the parliamentary estate | in Blog Post
  Sadie blogs about managing depression and anxiety at work, and the strain that a life in politics can place on your mental health.
• The week I let ITV film my depression | in Blog Post
  "Yes, this is me. I’m a man, I have a mental health problem and I’m happy to say it."
• The silence of dogs in cars - reflecting depression | in Blog Post
  Photographer Martin Usborne blogs about his latest project - a book exploring depression from a unique angle: dogs left alone in cars.
• That dark beast: depression | in Blog Post
  Lou Vincent blogs about his experience of depression and his mission to tour England in a 1985 campervan and play cricket.
• 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.
• Getting your headline straight - exercise and depression | in Blog Post
  "Exercise no help with depression" later became "Depression: Exercise advice questioned when added to standard treatments”. Chris looks at the controversy surrounding exercise and depression this week.
• The myths of exercise and depression | in Blog Post
  Spurred on by a new study into exercise and depression, Charlotte reflects on the value of exercise as a means of coping with a mental health problem.
• Aiming to help - writing and depression | in Blog Post
  John blogs about how writing down his feelings helped him, and the people around him, understand depression.
• The depression files - unmasking the myths | in Blog Post
  Claire blogs about the how depression is nothing to be ashamed of: "Depression can strike anybody, and if your first thought was "not me" then you're wrong. "
• Finding the strength | in Blog Post
  Hannah blogs about struggling with suicidal feelings, depression and self harm: "I desperately want these dark feelings to go away so I can get on with my life and to be young and carefree."
• Liz - my inspirational sister | in Blog Post
  Liz fought hard to overcome anorexia and depression. She used her own experiences to help people dealing with similar problems. Now her sister Rachel is taking on the Three Peaks challenge in her memory.
• Olympic torch to be auctioned for Mind | in News Story
  Verity Westgate, Olympic torch runner in Kidlington (Oxfordshire), will auction her torch to raise money for Mind. Verity has supported Mind since the death of her close friend Emily, who tragically took her own life in 2006.
• Mind Media Awards: breaking down barriers | in Blog Post
  Josh, last year's student journalist of the year, on how the awards help: "...they are for people like you and me, who have experiences of mental health problems.”
• How sport helped keep me well | in Blog Post
  Torch runner Verity ran through Kidlington last month and sold the torch to raise money for Mind. She talks about how sport can be a great way of keeping well.
• Learning to live with my depression | in Blog Post
  Gill blogs for us on her journey with depression and how far she has come.
• The endorphin rush | in Blog Post
  Tracey blogs about how exercise and eating well have helped her to feel healthier and happier, thanks to a positive recommendation by her GP.
• How I use fitness to manage my Bipolar | in Blog Post
  Bipolargymchick blogs for us on how being fit and active has helped her manage her Bipolar. She talks about how to maintain a level that's right for her and what you can do to keep well through exercise.
• Exercise turned out to be just what I needed | in Blog Post
  Harriet blogs on how an almost unconscious decision to take on a massive sporting challenge turned out to be a really positive and energising decision.
• London Wasps and Mind launch charity partnership | in News Story
  London Wasps and leading mental health charity, Mind, have today launched a new two-year partnership as new research shows the importance of the sporting community being open about mental health.
• A policeman's battle with depression | in Blog Post
  Today, Ron blogs for us on his three year battle with depression; how it started, what it felt like and how he made it through to the other side.
• How I used OCD to my advantage, despite its debilitating effects | in Blog Post
  Amanda talks about her experiences of living with OCD and how she was able to use this part of her life to achieve a personal ambition.
• My letter to depression | in Blog Post
  Today, Garry shares with us what he would write if he were to send a letter to his depression. We really enjoyed this interesting take on blogging, let us know your thoughts.
• Piecing it back together post-psychosis | in Blog Post
  Today Catherine shares with us how she rebuilt her life again after coming out of hospital post-psychosis.
• Finding the real me through the dark clouds of dysthymia | in Blog Post
  Katie Siobhan blogs for us about her experiences with dysthymia, or chronic depression, and how she found the 'real Katie' again.
• "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.
• Rules of engagement, mental health and the internet | in Blog Post
  After experiencing depression and setting up her own blog in 2010, Vanessa is now researching online writing and mental health. Here, she shares her tips for making online interaction a mentally healthy experience.
• My struggle with paranoid psychosis | in Blog Post
  Elene blogs for us today on mental health in the workplace and how a series of difficult changes forced her into crisis.
• Light at the end of the tunnel | in Blog Post
  Jules blogs about her journey with depression and anxiety and her determination now to stay well and enjoy every opportunity.
• 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.
• Building a business and managing mental health | in Blog Post
  Having battled depression and struggled with mental health at work, Paul started his own business. Today he shares his experiences of managing depression and building his own company.
• Depression and anxiety - my experience as a young professional | in Blog Post
  Today's blogger Becca thought that opening up about her anxiety and depression might mean she lost her job. Instead, she found her manager and colleagues were "supportive, kind and helpful".
• 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.
• The proudest day of my life and my struggle to get there | in Blog Post
  Emily blogs for RAG week about her experiences of depression and her fear of being stigmatised at university.
• A diary of mindfulness, week one - automatic pilot | in Blog Post
  In the first of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about our tendency to go into auto pilot in our daily lives - and suggests some things you can try to make your day more mindful.
• A diary of mindfulness, week two - automatic judgements | in Blog Post
  In the second of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about how we judge the experiences that happen to us and how we can separate our thoughts and feelings to better understand a situation.
• How do I articulate the daily struggle? | in Blog Post
  Today's blog is from Annabelle, who talks about how hard she finds it to describe the reality of living with mental health problems. Please note that this blog contains reference to suicidal feelings, which some people may find triggering.
• A diary of mindfulness, week three - mindfulness of the breath | in Blog Post
  In the third of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about the problem with trying to solve feelings with thoughts. She also describes a short meditation exercise that you can try.
• Crisis talks | in Blog Post
  To begin this autumn's campaign for more and better crisis care services, Alicia blogs about why she feels crisis care saved her life.
• Why I'm supporting World Mental Health Day 2012 | in Blog Post
  Newcastle councillor, Helen McStravick, blogs for us about her experiences of mental health and why she is supporting World Mental Health Day 2012.
• Depression: Turning the light back on | in Blog Post
  On World Mental Health Day, Beverley describes her struggle with depression and how she began to recover.
• I asked for help and was turned away | in Blog Post
  Liz blogs for us about her experience of being turned away from a crisis care service because she did not meet the criteria for treatment. She talks about the serious implications this had on her mental health and wellbeing.
• Waiting in crisis | in Blog Post
  Rachel blogs for us about her experience of waiting in A&E for crisis care. She talks about being kept waiting late at night in an intimidating setting and the impact this had on her experience in crisis.
• Starting the debate: antidepressants or dandelions | in Blog Post
  Suzie Grogran asks whether we should stop using antidepressants as 'weed killers' and look for more holistic ways to live with our mental health problems.
• The loneliness of depression and the importance of talking | in Blog Post
  Louisa shares how difficult and frustrating she sometimes finds it to explain how she's feeling, but how important she thinks it is not to give up on talking.
• 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.
• A diary of mindfulness, week five - allowing and letting be | in Blog Post
  In the fifth of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about accepting difficult experiences and the difference between 'letting be' and giving up.
• Me, Myself, & Prozac - a young woman’s battle with clinical depression. | in Blog Post
  Today's blog looks at A.H's experience of severe clinical depression, and how finding the right treatment has given her the strength she needs to confront her issues.
• Finding the strength to survive | in Blog Post
  Sara blogs for us about a memory space she has created for her husband, who sadly took his own life in 2011. Having battled OCD and depression for many years, Stephen was a committed champion of support and understanding in mental health.
• 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.
• Britain's Biggest Hoarders | in Blog Post
  Elizabeth watches Britain's Biggest Hoarders, nominated for our Mind Media Awards: "I can see how easy it would be to cross the fine line between ‘collector’ and ‘hoarder’."
• Homeless | in Blog Post
  Jules blogs for us about her experience of being discharged from hospital to appalling homeless shelter conditions. She also shares a personal victory she has achieved in campaigning for change.
• 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.
• Starting to look to the future | in Blog Post
  Gill blogs for us about the positive changes in her life recently and how she's learning to live with her depression. She talks about the important things that have helped and how they may benefit others.
• How postnatal depression became part of our lives | in Blog Post
  Mark blogs for us about setting up a website to support other fathers whose wives have suffered with Post Natal Depression. He talks about his own experience and how he hopes to help others through his work.
• Challenging depression, Rocky style | in Blog Post
  Lucy Fry takes on a white collar boxing match in aid of Mind: "...until I signed up to box, the biggest fight of my life has been one that’s taken place against myself."
• A diary of mindfulness, week eight - dealing with future moods | in Blog Post
  In the final post in her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare reflects on what she learned from the course and thinks about how to use the tools to help manage her mood.
• Speaking out about mental health problems | in Blog Post
  Rebecca Brown, last year's winner and one of our judges, blogs about our Speaking out award at last night's Mind Media Awards.
• 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.
• Why the Mind Infoline is needed more than ever this Christmas | in Blog Post
  Charlotte, one of our Mind infoline advisors, knows how Christmas may not always be a time to celebrate.
• The spirit of Christmas past | in Blog Post
  Amy outlines how painful Christmas was for her one year. She didn't have anyone to talk to about the utter despair she was trying to get through.
• Depression doesn’t stop for the Christmas holidays | in Blog Post
  When Amy was depressed, she tried to battle through Christmas alone. Thanks to her friends, she reached out for help. Hopefully this Christmas may be easier.
• Keeping well when it's dark and cold | in Blog Post
  Verity blogs about how difficult it is to exercise whether it's cold and dark. She shares five tips on getting outside and boosting your mood.
• Depression | in Information and Advice article
  Explains depression, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family
• The Christmas feeling | in Blog Post
  Not everyone looks forward to the festive period. Here, Tracey blogs about how she gets away from it all through work or volunteering - and finds that there are different ways to come together at Christmas.
• Surviving the physical impossibilities of depression | in Blog Post
  Today Amy shares her experience of living with depression, and explains why she thinks definitions of depression aren't quite accurate.
• Depression: what helped me | in Blog Post
  Karma Yogi shares how understanding his way of thinking before he became depressed helped him feel more able to deal with life's challenges
• When everything changed | in Blog Post
  Terry shares his story of how major depression and panic disorder changed his life, and how he's using fundraising as part of his treatment.
• Coming to terms with a sudden and devastating change | in Blog Post
  John blogs about coping with a sudden decline in his son's health, and how CBT helped him deal with everything that happened.
• My experience of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service | in Blog Post
  In Paul's second blog for Mind, he talks about how using the IAPT service helped him through a difficult period in his life and about his plans for the future.
• Supporting someone with depression from a distance | in Blog Post
  Louise blogs about supporting someone with a mental health problem and the techniques she uses to make sure she safeguards her own mental health.
• Time to believe | in Blog Post
  "Believe in the seemingly impossible". In his second blog for Mind, Paul shares his new-found optimism that 2013 will be the year he leaves depression behind.
• The long road | in Blog Post
  "There’s light at the end of the tunnel" Today Gina shares with us her journey with depression and how she's slowly rebuilding her life after crisis.
• Dear borderline me... | in Blog Post
  "Hang in there. Like everything, this will pass." Today Aisha shares a letter that she's written to her future self. What would you write?
• How the Mind Infoline helped me in crisis | in Blog Post
  Adam blogs about the difficulties he experienced accessing crisis care in his local area. He talks about how it felt to be turned away and how the Mind Infoline helped him get the support he needed.
• Somewhere I could be heard | in Blog Post
  When Sam was finding it hard to cope last year, he found people to listen in Elefriends, our supportive online community. Now, he pops in to help others who might be struggling too.
• Walking the three peaks challenge for Mind | in Blog Post
  Matt blogs for us today about why he's decided to take on the epic Three Peaks Challenge for Mind.
• It's not too much to ask to be happy, is it? | in Blog Post
  Tony blogs about his experiences of living with depression, he talks about the battles he faces and the things he's most afraid of.
• Coping with University Stress | in Blog Post
  Anna blogs with her top tips for keeping well at university.
• Being mum: supporting my daughter through depression | in Blog Post
  "This is such a hard journey for me. I get it wrong all the time" - Jenny blogs for us about the challenges of supporting her daughter through depression, and why finding support for herself too has been so important.
• Getting mental health support at work made all the difference to me | in Blog Post
  When David became ill with depression and anxiety, it was the support from his boss at a large City law firm that had the biggest impact.
• Why am I running the London Marathon? | in Blog Post
  Matt de Boise reflects on his motivations behind pounding the pavements this coming Sunday in aid of Mind.
• Depression: the enemy within | in Blog Post
  "I harbour an enemy within me that, left to its own purposes, eats me up from the inside out." Josie blogs about the impact her depression has had on her life, and how she deals with the enemy within.
• What happens to Mum | in Blog Post
  Kathryn talks about how her depression impacts her as a parent, and why she takes the time to explain her depression to her three boys.