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• How we can help | in Home
  No one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’ll listen, give you support and advice, and fight your corner.
• Get involved | in Home
• Tell us your story | in Take action
• 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.
• Share your story | in Get involved
• Katherine's story | in Volunteer team
• Marina's story | in Volunteer team
• Julia's story | in Case Study
  Pressures at work started to build up and I had to take time off with stress. After three months the stress turned into depression.
• 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.
• Loneliness shines | in Blog Post
  When depression becomes creativity it can reach out and help others to make sense of their own battles.
• Share your story | in Our campaigns
• 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.
• 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.
• Supporting those in crisis | in Blog Post
  Our second of three blogs from Peter, who works on our information helpline. A lot of the calls Peter receives are from friends, families and carers who are worried about someone they know.
• Veolia - Charity of the Year | in Our corporate partners
  We plan to inspire Veolia staff to organise fundraising events as well as take part in Mind’s sponsored events and raffles.
• Online round up: people living with mental distress | in Blog Post
  A few blogs about living with mental distress that have been shared with Mind this week.
• Coping with coming off benzodiazepines | in Blog Post
  John talks about how he started using Atvian/lorazepam for anxiety and his struggle to come off.
• Not just a girl's disease... | in Blog Post
  Mark speaks about his experiences with anorexia nervosa for Eating Disorders Awareness Week and for Mind's new report on men and mental health.
• Self harm: Rhian's perspective | in Blog Post
  How does it feel to be addicted to self harming? An insightful guest post on Self-Injury Awareness day.
• Gemma's story: finding ways to cope | in Blog Post
  Gemma shares her experiences of mental distress, how she copes and the things that make her happy.
• London man takes on epic challenge with doubled-up London Marathon | in News Story
  For most people, the London Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run 26 miles. For 34-year-old Londoner Robin Harvie, that is simply not challenging enough.
• How I was labelled unfit for work | in Blog Post
  Why should a depressive episode in the past be treated any differently to other health conditions? The first in our series of blogs on mental health at work.
• Working with bipolar disorder | in Blog Post
  "Telling my employer about my diagnosis was one of the scariest things I have ever done." Lexy shares her experiences 'coming out' in work situations. Part of our series on mental health at work.
• Borderline personality disorder and work | in Blog Post
  "Long before I even knew the name of the condition I was living with, I was acutely aware of how I just didn’t seem to ‘fit’ in the workplace." A guest post from Kayla - part of our blog series on mental health at work.
• Small steps to improve mental health at work | in Blog Post
  We all have a responsibility to support people in the workplace during both good times and bad. Andrea Woodside talks about the things we can do to be more supportive. Part of our mental health at work series.
• Challenge the stigma of mental health at work | in Blog Post
  Bernadette shares her experiences of living with mental distress. Part of our series on mental health at work.
• Should I ‘come out’ about my mental health issue at work? | in Blog Post
  You’re not going to like my answer… ‘no’, not at the moment. Julie guest blogs as part of our campaign for better mental health at work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Returning to work following a BPD crisis | in Blog Post
  Sharon talks about her struggle to return to work, why she feels like she needs to work and the support she has gotten from her colleagues.
• Warning: questionnaires may damage your health | in Blog Post
  Lee describes his experience of being re-assessed for the new Employment and Support Allowance.
• Let’s talk about ... suicide | in Blog Post
  Charlotte on why it's crucial to talk about suicidal thoughts: "The times when I have found someone willing to listen to me, rather than trying to 'talk me out of it', have been a great relief."
• A space to level out | in Blog Post
  Stuart Semple blogs about how art helps him cope with his fears: "I’m Stuart Semple and I’m fearful that I’m allergic to life."
• Mr Elastic Brain | in Blog Post
  Douglas Cairns, AKA Sid Ozalid, talks about the road from punk poet to corporate high-flyer, his new book and how he learned to balance his mental health with a high-pressure job.
• 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.
• The liberating force of creativity | in Blog Post
  My name is Aldrick Monteiro, and I have been writing poetry on and off for about 30 years. I have also been suffering with schizophrenia for nearly 40 years.
• Art as psychotherapy | in Blog Post
  Laura blogs about her experiences of art psychotherapy: "I saw my referral to art therapy as a soft option."
• Blogging about anorexia | in Blog Post
  Carrie on how blogging and the community she found online has helped with her recovery: "I never thought my body would be able to run in this race after all that it has been through."
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder, not so funny anymore | in Blog Post
  For OCD awareness week and in advance of World Mental Health Day, Charlotte blogs about the stigma around OCD: "Please stop belittling the suffering that hides behind this witty acronym."
• 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"
• Feeling better outside: Ecominds and Thames21 | in Blog Post
  After experiencing long periods of physical and mental illness, Simon Reddecliffe joined Thames21’s Ecominds project to restore some self-confidence. The experience transformed his life for the better.
• My journey into work - part 2 | in Blog Post
  Alison has started working again after 13 years on incapacity benefits. In this blog Alison struggles with self value, in work benefits and making mistakes.
• Why MoneySupermarket ran for Mind | in Blog Post
  Clare blogs about supporting Mind in memory of her husband, Mark Hanson: "The support I’ve received over the last seven months has been incredible."
• Experience into practice: working in mental health | in Blog Post
  Ally, who has personal experience of mental health problems, is training to be a clinical psychologist: "I see my experiences as giving me a unique perspective that helps me to generate ideas about how I can better meet individuals' needs."
• Painting emotions: art and mental health | in Blog Post
  For contemporary artist Dale Grimshaw, painting has been a lifesaver. Here, he writes about how painful early experiences inform his work. Readers may find some sections of this blog triggering.
• The secret work of Mind | in Blog Post
  Tracey shares her experiences of bipolar, depression and working with Mind: "I had never met anyone so kind, supportive and non-judgemental that genuinely wanted to help me."
• Meet Me in Winter | in Blog Post
  Katie blogs about how being open about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder has helped her to cope. This inspired her project Meet Me in Winter which brings people together and encourages them to share their stories.
• Counselling saved my life | in Blog Post
  Sharon shares her experience of therapy at a local Mind: "Every time I went for my therapy I found the people there warm, kind, and most importantly non-judgemental, which was the most important part."
• I can't see into the future | in Blog Post
  Even sympathetic employers can sometimes find it hard to understand mental health problems. This blog vividly illustrates some of the barriers to disclosing a mental health problem at work .
• PMDD and me | in Blog Post
  Cat writes about the struggle she went through to get a diagnosis of pre menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and how she uses her creativity as an outlet.
• I love quizzes, don’t you? | in Blog Post
  Karen blogs about a pub quiz she organised to support Mind.
• Be well in 2012 | in Blog Post
  At the beginning of a new year, Michelle reflects on her past attempts to 'better' herself.
• London Marathon: Charlie's story | in Blog Post
  Charlie Watson is running the London marathon for Mind in memory of her friend Vic.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Digital Stories - One Year On | in News Story
  Mind Cymru launches four new digital stories this St David's Day. They were made by four people living with a mental health problems as part of a digital storytelling course.
• The importance of volunteering | in Blog Post
  Tracey blogs about the difference volunteers at her local Mind have made. And why they inspired her to become one.
• 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."
• Cycle of recovery | in Blog Post
  Graeme blogs about how he is fulfilling his dream of cycling the entire coast of the UK, raising money and awareness along the way.
• 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.
• A mother's story | in Blog Post
  Sarah opens up about her postnatal mental health problems and the distressing and confusing feelings she had for her infant daughter.
• Mindcast shortlisted for a Sony Radio Academy Award | in News Story
  We are delighted that Radio DJ and Mind Media Awards judge Matt Wilkinson and Mind media volunteer Siobhan O’Neil have been nominated for a very prestigious Sony Radio Academy Award.
• 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.
• Talking about BPD | in Blog Post
  Amy blogs about the experiences that led to her diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, and why the stigma surrounding it makes it so hard to open up. Please be aware that this post includes discussion of suicidal thoughts.
• 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.
• 26.2 reasons why I run | in Blog Post
  This Sunday, Liz will run the London Marathon in memory of her mum, who took her own life 12 years ago. Here, she celebrates all those who've been by her side as she prepares for the challenge.
• A marathon for dad | in Blog Post
  Despite only recently recovering from an ankle injury, Kate will be running the London Marathon today in memory of her dad. Here, she blogs about her journey to the starting line.
• 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.
• 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."
• Being a face of Mind | in Blog Post
  Polly, who took part in a Mind photo shoot in October last year, talks to Laura about how the experience gave her the confidence to be open about her mental health.
• 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.
• Getting help - when enough is enough | in Blog Post
  Tony blogs about deciding to get help from his local Mind: "I reached a point over a year ago when I decided: 'Enough is enough!'"
• Why we need excellent crisis care everywhere | in Blog Post
  Sarah writes about two very different experiences of mental health crisis care and explains why excellent crisis care needs to be consistent and available everywhere.
• 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.
• Did you hear that? | in Blog Post
  How is it that, for some, hearing a voice or voices can be a helpful and useful experience when for others, the same experience of hearing voices can be such a challenging one?
• End of an era | in Blog Post
  Tracey blogs about change and the support she has got from Mind: "There have been times when the voices within have been telling me that I need to stop and take a breather."
• Times are changing - mental health in parliament | in Blog Post
  Sarah blogs about the mental health debate yesterday: "I tuned in with the hope that the hype of this debate would not be in vain."
• 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.
• Living through a bipolar blip | in Blog Post
  Abby blogs for us through a manic phase: "I miss the exuberance, the awesome never-ending energy it gives you but I don’t miss the lack of control."
• 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."
• That's one small step for Mind. | in Blog Post
  Angela blogs on taking up the 10,000 steps challenge: "I’m in no way sporty, but this just encouraged me to walk or cycle a little bit more each day."
• 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.
• Letting go of 'that' secret | in Blog Post
  For years Amy felt that her anxiety was embarrassing - something that needed to be kept hidden. Here she blogs about letting go of that feeling of shame.
• 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.
• Tips for surviving the Olympics | in Blog Post
  Charlotte shares her tips for how to cope in London during the Olympics season. Add yours to the comments.
• The loneliness of OCD | in Blog Post
  "I felt embarrassed putting the horrible thoughts that exist inside my head on a daily basis, into words for other people to hear." The Girl With A Hat blogs about how she deals with it and how she helps herself.
• Living with me and my OCD | in Blog Post
  Freelance filmmaker, Claire, blogs for us on what it is like to live with OCD and shares her film 'Living with me and my OCD.'
• Review of A little bit OCD - more than being tidy | in Blog Post
  The Girl with Hat reviews last night's show by Jon Ricardson on Channel 4 "Jon talked honestly and openly about his own compulsive behaviours [and] the 3 other stories told did not shy away from the severity of OCD"
• 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.
• We're all different, let's not compare our illnesses | in Blog Post
  Amanda blogs on living with a mental illness and how easy it can be for people to compare themselves to others.
• How the Olympics helps my agoraphobia | in Blog Post
  Simon blogs on how Team GB's achievements this summer have helped him to face his fears of being outdoors.
• 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.
• 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.
• Mind the gap - my experience of health anxiety | in Blog Post
  Al talks about his experience of health anxiety, and his achievements and aspirations for the future.
• "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.
• Living with Bipolar | in Blog Post
  Liz blogs today on her experience of living with Bipolar. She talks about her experiences of mania and how she is able to manage her condition.
• 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.
• Speaking up for men who have suffered domestic violence | in Blog Post
  "Domestic abuse left me with PTSD and I felt like a stranger in a world I once knew. " Stu blogs for us today about his experiences because "men need help too."
• 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.
• A letter to suicidal me | in Blog Post
  "There should be someone to give you a hug right now. There should be someone to give you the care that you deserve." Amanda blogs on World Suicide Prevention Day. Please be aware, the following blog may trigger so please read carefully.
• Me vs. suicide - today I win | in Blog Post
  Student nurse Jojo, shares with us the story of her battle against suicide and why today, she is the winner. Please note this blog contains frank discussion of suicidal thoughts and may trigger so please read carefully.
• 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.
• Living with TTM | in Blog Post
  This week is National No Pulling Week to raise awareness of trichotillomania, or TTM, a disorder that I suffer with which means I pull out my hair.
• Coping with stigma | in Blog Post
  Thomas blogs for us about the horrible treatment he received whilst struggling with a mental health problem. He shares the positive changes he’s made in his life and how he was able to get there.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sharing the rollercoaster ride | in Blog Post
  Today Lucy opens up about her own personal rollercoaster ride; the challenges she's had getting good care after coming out of hospital, and how important her friends and partner have been through this difficult time.
• 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.
• Walk a mile in my shoes | in Blog Post
  Last year Chris set out on an epic walk around Britain to raise money for charity and to prove that, despite what you sometimes read in the papers, people still care.
• 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.
• My phobia runs my life on daily basis | in Blog Post
  "As I got into my teens the fear seemed to grip me like a vice". Anne blogs for us about her fear of vomiting, and the impact it's had on her life.
• How I learnt Mental Health First Aid | in Blog Post
  A staggering ten thousand people across Wales have now been trained in Mental Health First Aid. Rebecca from Aberystwyth was one of them and today she reveals what it was like to take the course.
• 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.
• Hearing voices | in Blog Post
  Lucy blogs about her experience of hearing voices, she describes what it was like for her growing up, how she was able to talk to friends about it and how she manages now.
• 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.
• I waited and waited, the staff were just too busy | in Blog Post
  James blogs in support of our crisis care campaign, he talks about the horrible experience of waiting in A&E, waiting to be seen, waiting for support and waiting for someone to show him kindness and compassion in crisis.
• I just wanted to be taken seriously | in Blog Post
  Kate blogs about her experience of approaching crisis and seeking support from A&E, she talks about her struggle to be taken seriously and treated with the reassurance and kindness she needed.
• My crisis care team were brilliant, but very over stretched | in Blog Post
  Naomi blogs for us about her experience of approaching crisis following the births of her children. She talks about the kind and compassionate support she received, but the urgent need for increased resources.
• Crisis care - a letter to my partner's social worker | in Blog Post
  Sarah writes a letter to her husband's social worker, as she struggles to get him the crisis help he needs.
• 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.
• Sharing my story with the Mind Infoline | in Blog Post
  Katie blogs about how hard it can be to ask for help and how important it is to reach out to a helpline like the Mind Infoline.
• 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.
• 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.
• The importance of information | in Blog Post
  Today Thomas blogs for us about the importance of good quality legal information and why he feels it would have made a difference for him.
• 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.
• Creating a memory space for my husband | in Blog Post
  Alli blogs for us about creating a memory space for her husband, after he sadly took his own life in May 2012.
• Overcoming the power of an eating disorder | in Blog Post
  Rachel from our communications team blogs for Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
• 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.
• 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.
• My journey with self harm | in Blog Post
  Danielle blogs about her experience of self harm and the support that helped her cope.
• Borderline Personality Disorder: choosing a life worth living | in Blog Post
  Jessica blogs about her experience of living with borderline personality disorder: "I dislike the term, having seen it associated with ‘insane’, ‘manipulative’, ‘untreatable’."
• 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.
• 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.
• Mindcasts: what's your story? | in Blog Post
  Matt Wilkinson blogs for us about the Mindcasts, and why he feels it's so important that your stories are heard.