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Mind and EastEnders work together | in News Story
Britain's best loved continuing drama has developed a new storyline in and consultation with a variety of mental health charities including Mind and MDF The Bipolar Organisation.
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Top notch topknot: Times journalist Sathnam Sanghera wins Mind Book of the Year Award 2009 | in News Story
Times journalist Sathnam Sanghera has won this year's Mind Book of the Year Award for 'The Boy with the Topknot'
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Alastair Campbell gets majority vote! Mind Champion of the Year 2009 | in News Story
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Mind Journalist of the Year 2009 shortlist announced | in News Story
Today mental health charity Mind announces the shortlist for the Mind Journalist of the Year Award 2009.
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Mind Champion of the Year Award 2009 shortlist announced | in News Story
Former No 10 PR guru Alastair Campbell and chat show host Paul O'Grady are among those nominated by the public for the Mind Champion of the Year Award 2009.
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Mind Awards 2009: Book of the Year shortlist announced | in News Story
England’s leading mental health charity Mind announced the shortlist for its annual Book of the Year Award on 6 April 2009.
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Overwhelming demand crashes charity website after millions see mental health TV advert | in News Story
Thousands visited the Time to Change campaign website after the first screening of a new TV advert about mental health stigma.
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TV ad shows mental health stigma can be a matter of life and death | in News Story
A new hard-hitting advertising campaign shows that being told to "pull yourself together", being left out of things and treated as "a problem" can lead people with mental health problems to despair.
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Charities join forces to amplify voices of people with mental health problems | in News Story
Mental Health Media has taken the decision to join forces with Mind to put a powerful infrastructure behind its work in giving a strong voice to people with direct experience of mental distress.
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BBC Radio 4 mental health special | in News Story
BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour will discuss mental health stigma in a special edition of the programme today.
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Mind on the Paul O’Grady Show | in News Story
The Paul O'Grady Show has chosen to work with Mind to raise awareness of mental health.
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Our awards | in About Mind
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Mind thanks Positive Weather Solutions | in News Story
Leading mental health charity Mind would like to thank Positive Weather Solutions for their continued support over the last six months.
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Sunday Express editor Martin Townsend wins Mind Book of the Year Award 2008 | in News Story
Mental health charity Mind has announced today that Sunday Express Editor Martin Townsend has won this year's Mind Book of the Year Award for his book 'The father I had'.
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Mary O'Hara crowned Mind's Journalist of the Year 2008 | in News Story
Leading mental health charity Mind today announced the winner of this year's Journalist of the Year Award as Mary O'Hara, Social Affairs Correspondent for The Guardian.
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Dr Liz Miller announced as Mind Champion of the Year 2008 | in News Story
Mental health charity Mind this afternoon announced Dr Liz Miller as Mind Champion of the Year 2008 at its annual awards ceremony in central London hosted by Melvyn Bragg.
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Mind Journalist of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced | in News Story
Strong showing for campaigning local reporters in Mind's mental health journalism award shortlist.
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Mind Champion of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced | in News Story
Progressive psychologist Rufus May and acclaimed author Clare Allan shortlisted for mental health prize
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Mind Champion of the Year Award 2008 shortlist announced | in News Story
Progressive psychologist Rufus May and acclaimed author Clare Allan shortlisted for mental health prize
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Mind praises groundbreaking documentary opening eyes and ears to hearing voices | in News Story
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Mind Awards 2008: Book of the Year shortlist announced | in News Story
The award, now in its 27th year, celebrates writing that contributes to a greater understanding of mental health issues in all their forms.
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Mind's media office | in News
Mind provides a range of services to members of the media which foster good practice in reporting on mental health.
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How to report on mental health | in Mind's media office
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Media coverage | in Take action
If you have seen inappropriate coverage of mental health in the media, you can make a complaint.
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Media volunteering: what's involved? | in Media opportunities
People with direct experience of mental distress can raise awareness of mental health issues by sharing their story with the media.
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Matt Leverton profiles Matt Harvey | in Campaign report
Poets through the ages have battled mental demons, and mild-mannered Matt Harvey is no exception. Often described as a stand-up poet, Harvey pokes gentle fun at being a modern, liberal, enlightened man, while also being exactly that.
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Bad reporting on BBC's One Show | in News Story
On Monday 20 July The One Show on BBC One broadcast a feature which linked mental health with dangerous behaviour.
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'Schizo' - the Movie launched to counter negative stereotypes | in News Story
The Time to Change campaign has launched two provocative films to challenging the stigma around mental health.
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Mental health stereotypes in the movies crueler than ever | in News Story
Depictions of people with mental illness on screen haven't moved on from the silent era.
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Screening Madness | in Campaign report
This report identifies popular films as a reservoir of prejudice, ignorance and fear that feeds and perpetuates damaging stereotypes of people with mental health problems.
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Positive Weather Solutions shine a light on Mind | in News Story
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Stephen Fry named BT Mind Champion of the Year 2007 | in News Story
Mental health charity Mind yesterday announced Stephen Fry as BT Mind Champion of the Year at its annual awards ceremony in central London hosted by Melvyn Bragg.
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BT Mind Book of the Year 2007 awarded to Michele Hanson for 'Living With Mother - Right To The Very End' | in News Story
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Mental health activist Peter Campbell named as Mind Diamond Champion | in News Story
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Mind announces 2006 Book of the Year award winner | in News Story
Mind Book of the Year 2006: Valerie Mason-John takes prize for first novel Borrowed Body.
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Mind Journalist of the Year award announced | in News Story
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Mind comments on the case of Glaister Earl Butler | in News Story
The knee-jerk and sensationalist response seen in some sections of the media is harmful in its generalist approach, equating people with mental health problems with dangerousness.
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The Archers and Joanna Bennett announced as Mind Champions of the Year | in News Story
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Journalist of the Year 2005 announced | in News Story
Mind announces the unanimous winner of Mind's Journalist of the Year 2005: Joanna Kowalski, Nottingham Evening Post, only the second ever regional journalist to win.
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Mind Book of the Year Award 2005 winner announced | in News Story
Mind Book of the Year Award 2005 goes to Siân Busby for The Cruel Mother.
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Mind comments on the case of Peter Bryan | in News Story
We are appalled by the sensationalist media response that demonises all mental health service users.
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Is this discrimination of the first order? | in Blog Post
When Mind landed in Brighton for the Labour Party Conference, everyone was talking about the BBC's quizzing of Gordon Brown on whether he was taking "pills to help him get through".
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Stacey’s bipolar symptoms get worse | in News Story
EastEnders character Stacey Slater has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and this week her sympoms start to get worse.
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German goalkeeper's suicide highlights mental health stigma | in Blog Post
Robert Enke feared the consequences of revealing his depression.
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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.
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Mind presents the Mental Health Media Awards 2009 | in News Story
Comedian Shappi Khorsandi will be hosting the Awards on Tuesday 25 November.
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'Keeping schtum' about mental health problems | in Blog Post
Is it best to keep quiet about mental health in the workplace?
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BBC leads British media in battle to break the last great taboo | in News Story
The BBC swept the board at the 2009 Mind Mental Health Media Awards.
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Marcus Trescothick: a sackful of sporting trophies won't beat off depression | in Blog Post
The England cricketer on depression in sport.
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Leading British artist sells latest creations on eBay to benefit Mind | in News Story
Stuart Semple is auctioning ten new works, with 100 per cent of the sale price going to Mind.
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Tell us what you think about mental health on TV | in News Story
Be part of an exciting new research project looking at the best and worst portrayals of mental health on TV.
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Can books help beat the blues? | in Blog Post
Fans of author Marian Keyes suggest that books can help you cope with depression.
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Talking about mental health - mental health in the media | in News Story
Mind's Open Up project is supporting the free One in Four conference in London on 1 February.
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Let's blog | in Blog Post
Blogs provide one of the few places where mental health professionals, patients and carers can engage with each other on a genuinely level playing field.
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Bipolar medication during pregnancy | in News Story
EastEnders' bipolar storyline continues as Stacey becomes pregnant.
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Mental health stigma alive and well and on the airwaves | in Blog Post
The radio DJ who played the song ‘Jump’ for motorists delayed by a suicidal woman on a bridge serves as a stark reminder of the need to tackle discrimination.
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Winners 2009 | in Previous winners
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I'll be there for you | in Blog Post
Do we really need 302 friends? Now with cats.
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Nominate your favourites for the Mind Media Awards | in News Story
Which TV or radio programmes represent the best coverage or portrayal of mental distress this year?
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Mental illness and violence | in Blog Post
Marion Janner on substance abuse, stigma and sense of self.
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Mind supporters Blake nominated for Classical BRIT Award | in News Story
Vote for Blake to win 'Album of the Year'
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"Mental Health, It's Everyone's Business" | in Blog Post
Local paper journalist Eleanor Harding recalls her surprise at winning last year's Mind Journalist of the Year award.
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Final call for Mind Journalist of the Year entries | in News Story
Don't miss the deadline of 5pm on Monday 29 March.
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I Know You Know - exclusive preview | in News Story
This acclaimed new film starring Robert Carlyle will be screened in London on 7 April, in aid of Mind and The Big Issue.
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Ofcom criticises radio DJ | in News Story
Radio DJ has been reprimanded by the media regulator for his broadcast about a woman's suicide attempt.
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Last chance to nominate | in News Story
Nominations for the annual Mind Champion award will close on Tuesday 4 May.
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Mind responds to Daily Mail | in News Story
Janet Street-Porter in Daily Mail: Depression? It's just the new trendy illness.
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Mental Health Media Awards open for entries | in News Story
The closing date for Mind's Mental Health Media Awards nominations is almost here.
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Stacey gives birth | in News Story
Eastenders' Stacey Branning faces a dilemma: should she continue taking medication as a breastfeeding mother?
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Welfare reform: update and thank you | in Blog Post
Mind's response to the review of the Work Capability Assessment was made possible through the contributions of our supporters. Find out what happens next.
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Cultural body dysmorphia | in Blog Post
Have we as a society become body-dysmorphic, to an extent that those whose job it is to promote a healthy body-image can't escape the influence?
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Mental health stigma hits the top trending list on Twitter | in News Story
A new top trend has hit social networking site Twitter today, on the day the government launched its new mental health strategy No Health Without Mental Health.
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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.
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Nominations open for the Mind Media Awards | in News Story
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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Mind Media Awards | in Our awards
The Mind Media Awards celebrate the best portrayal of mental distress and reporting of mental health in the media.
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Getting our voice heard - help us improve the way we communicate | in Blog Post
Although public awareness of mental health is gradually improving, it’s clear that there is so much more we can do. Ruth asks for your help and feedback on our communications material.
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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."
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The X Factor and mental health | in Blog Post
Are vulnerable people being exploited or humiliated on the X Factor? Matt Taylor blogs on why mental health should not become a spectator sport.
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Mind Media Awards shortlist announced | in News Story
This year's Mind Media Awards, to be hosted by Rebecca Front, includes a diverse range of work including X Factor judge Tulisa’s BBC 3 documentary, a prison radio interview with Stephen Fry, and BBC medical dramas Casualty and Holby City.
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Mental health still a taboo in the media, new research shows | in News Story
The media is failing to give mental health the attention it needs, according to the results of a survey released today.
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Mind Media Awards | in Latest
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Why the awards | in Mind Media Awards
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Previous winners | in Mind Media Awards
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Categories | in Mind Media Awards
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Shortlisting panels | in Mind Media Awards
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Sally Brampton puts mental health on the record at journalist event | in News Story
Time to Change is spearheading a new initiative offering journalists and programme makers from all sectors an insight into mental health to ensure that reporting of the issue is done fairly and accurately.
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Stephen Fry announced as host of Mind Media Awards 2012 | in News Story
We are delighted to announce that Stephen Fry will host this year’s Mind Media Awards, which opens for entries today.
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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."