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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.
• 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'
• Alastair Campbell gets majority vote! Mind Champion of the Year 2009 | in News Story
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Our awards | in About Mind
• 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.
• 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'.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Mind praises groundbreaking documentary opening eyes and ears to hearing voices | in News Story
• 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.
• Mind's media office | in Latest
  Mind provides a range of services to members of the media which foster good practice in reporting on mental health.
• How to report on mental health | in Mind's media office
• Media coverage | in Take action
  If you have seen inappropriate coverage of mental health in the media, you can make a complaint.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• '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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Positive Weather Solutions shine a light on Mind | in News Story
• 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.
• BT Mind Book of the Year 2007 awarded to Michele Hanson for 'Living With Mother - Right To The Very End' | in News Story
• Mental health activist Peter Campbell named as Mind Diamond Champion | in News Story
• 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.
• Mind Journalist of the Year award announced | in News Story
• 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.
• The Archers and Joanna Bennett announced as Mind Champions of the Year | in News Story
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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".
• 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.
• Vicious attack on people experiencing mental health problems | in Blog Post
  A Daily Express article disputes whether claims for welfare benefits by people with a mental health problem are legitimate.
• 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.
• Mind presents the Mental Health Media Awards 2009 | in News Story
  Comedian Shappi Khorsandi will be hosting the Awards on Tuesday 25 November.
• 'Keeping schtum' about mental health problems | in Blog Post
  Is it best to keep quiet about mental health in the workplace?
• 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.
• Marcus Trescothick: a sackful of sporting trophies won't beat off depression | in Blog Post
  The England cricketer on depression in sport.
• 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.
• 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.
• Can books help beat the blues? | in Blog Post
  Fans of author Marian Keyes suggest that books can help you cope with depression.
• 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.
• 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.
• Bipolar medication during pregnancy | in News Story
  EastEnders' bipolar storyline continues as Stacey becomes pregnant.
• 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.
• Winners 2009 | in About the awards
• I'll be there for you | in Blog Post
  Do we really need 302 friends? Now with cats.
• 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?
• Do TV hospital dramas reflect reality? | in Blog Post
  Shows such as Casualty are full of portrayals of unprofessionalism and poor conduct.
• Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice | in Blog Post
  The development of my eating disorder, as with the majority of sufferers, was not a vain attempt to lose weight in order to resemble skinny models or celebrities.
• Mental illness and violence | in Blog Post
  Marion Janner on substance abuse, stigma and sense of self.
• Mind supporters Blake nominated for Classical BRIT Award | in News Story
  Vote for Blake to win 'Album of the Year'
• "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.
• Final call for Mind Journalist of the Year entries | in News Story
  Don't miss the deadline of 5pm on Monday 29 March.
• 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.
• 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.
• Last chance to nominate | in News Story
  Nominations for the annual Mind Champion award will close on Tuesday 4 May.
• Mind responds to Daily Mail | in News Story
  Janet Street-Porter in Daily Mail: Depression? It's just the new trendy illness.
• Mental Health Media Awards open for entries | in News Story
  The closing date for Mind's Mental Health Media Awards nominations is almost here.
• Stacey gives birth | in News Story
  Eastenders' Stacey Branning faces a dilemma: should she continue taking medication as a breastfeeding mother?
• 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.
• 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?
• Some viewers may find the opinions expressed in this programme challenging | in Blog Post
  What's the rationale behind tonight's Mental Health Media Awards?
• A day on the Mind infoline | in Blog Post
  Our help line workers speak to hundreds of people each week. What do people want to talk about?
• 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.
• Speaking out against workplace discrimination | in Blog Post
  Could you speak to the media about your experience of mental health issues at work? Mind's Media Officer explains what's involved.
• 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.
• Catherine Zeta-Jones - not the only one experiencing bipolar | in Blog Post
  Beth welcomes Catherine Zeta-Jones' announcement of her condition but discusses how it can feel a million miles away from most people’s reality.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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."
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Tweet to defeat. New PIP will fail people with mental health problems | in Blog Post
  We urgently need your help to overturn some very damaging parts of the Government’s Welfare Reform Bill.
• Mind Media Awards | in Latest
• About the awards | in Mind Media Awards
• Shortlisting panels | in Judges
• 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.
• 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.
• 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."
• 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.
• 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.”
• We need to feel | in Blog Post
  Roger blogs for us about his experience of shortlisting journalists for the Mind Media Awards: “I’ve felt hope, pain and been moved to tears.”
• Homeland - how I relate | in Blog Post
  Jules compares her experience of Bipolar to Carrie's in the first episode of the second season of Homeland, which has been nominated for one our our Mind Media Awards.
• 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.
• The Mark Hanson Digital Media Award - Shortlist Review | in Blog Post
  Zarathustra reviews the digital entries for this year's Mind Media Awards.
• Do you watch Homeland? | in Blog Post
  Mary blogs about how she has used Homeland to explain her experience of bipolar. "I was trying to describe my latest hypomanic episode to my CPN and I found myself asking 'Do you watch Homeland?'"
• 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’."
• Judging the Mind Media Awards | in Blog Post
  "A bad programme won’t just lead to dents in my telly, it could also affect the way I’m treated by other people.... a good programme is going to help people understand" Liz blogs about this year's Mind Media Awards.
• Carrie and me | in Blog Post
  Mary blogs about how she identifies with the character of Carrie in Homeland, last night's winner: "I would bet a significant chunk that the way I interpreted Carrie's actions was different from most people."
• Mind Media Awards 2012: a review of the speech radio category | in Blog Post
  Charlotte blogs: "I’m a big lover of speech radio, but I’d somehow missed all these wonderful shows."
• Nominees for Journalist of the year | in Blog Post
  Mark Rice-Oxley reviews the journalists nominated in our Mind Media Awards: "I've always found it a great help to hear from fellow travellers; it makes depression seem less lonely"
• Review of the News and Current Affairs shortlist | in Blog Post
  Donna takes us through each of the shortlisted entries covering PTSD, eating disorders and welfare reform.
• Review of the Documentary shortlist | in Blog Post
  Pandora reviews the documentaries ahead of Monday's media awards: "Each one of the programmes provides fascinating insight into the condition experienced, and perhaps even more importantly, they do this respectfully and sensitively."
• Review of the Student Journalist of the Year shortlist | in Blog Post
  Josh, a previous Mind Student Journalist of the Year winner, reviews this year's shortlist for the award.
• The Stephen Fry effect | in Blog Post
  Tracey looks forward to meeting Stephen Fry at our Mind Media Awards tonight: "What stuck out most was that he carried on; he wouldn't let it beat him."
• The Biggest Event of the Year | in Blog Post
  Tracey blogs about the Mind Media Awards last night: "It was an amazing feeling ... to see so many people [who] have all been brought together to celebrate mental health"
• 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.
• Journalist of the year: Julia George, BBC Radio Kent | in Blog Post
  Sally Brampton blogs about Julia's programme on suicide: "I would tell Julia George how I feel, live, on radio. Why? Because I know, in her empathy and understanding, that I would be in a safe place.. ."
• On Emmerdale winning the Mind Media Award | in Blog Post
  Mark Borkowski says: "Using a mass medium like Soap Operas [can show] just how indiscriminate and widespread mental health problems are."
• Challenging and improving press coverage of mental health | in Blog Post
  Ahead of the publication of Lord Leveson's report into press standards later today, Aimee Gee and Rachel Whitehead blog about Mind and Rethink Mental Illness’s joint submission to the Leveson Inquiry on press reporting of mental health.
• Leveson: let’s remember that people’s lives will be affected | in Blog Post
  In this guest post from Equality and Diversity Forum, Emma blogs about why the Inquiry raises important questions about how we balance press freedom with protecting our rights to privacy and freedom from discrimination.
• Mind's views on the Leveson Report | in News Story
  Mind believes that freedom of the press is important as long as it does not infringe on a person’s human rights.
• Why the media is still getting it wrong on mental health | in Blog Post
  Mark Brown blogs about stigmatising and unsafe mental health stories in the media.
• Review of My Mad Fat Diary | in Blog Post
  John reviews the first episode of My Mad Fat Diary, aired last night on E4 - "I saw a character that was not just a work of fiction, a character I could connect with".
• Series review: My Mad Fat Diary | in Blog Post
  The final episode in the first series of My Mad Fat Diary aired on Channel 4 on Monday 18 February. Today Sophie reviews the series for us, and tells us why she's grateful to Rae Earl for sharing her experiences.
• Stephen Fry's story shows we still need to talk | in Blog Post
  Tracey blogs about how seeing people like Stephen Fry talk about suicide can help remove the fear and prejudice.