Stories
On this page, you can read case studies, resources, videos, and blogs from the communities and people we work with.
On the Borderline
On The Borderline is a series of 3 short dramatised documentary films. It's a collaborative project produced by Borderline Arts, the only charity in the UK that specialises in Borderline Personality Disorder. In this blog, Gavin discusses the project and why it's so important.
Unstable Identity – A Nonbinary Experience of Borderline Personality Disorder
The transgender experience of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an intersection rarely discussed. Despite the impacts it can have on relationships, wellbeing, and health care. In this story, Eliza shares their experience with BPD, and explains how coming out as nonbinary has impacted their mental health.
Side by Side Cymru Community Grants Case Studies
As part of the Side by Side Cymru grants project, Mind funded 30 community-led groups. On this page, we share case studies on the groups and discuss other ways we can provide funding and support.
Honouring the history of grassroots peer support
This post discusses Mind's experiences of a peer leader residential in Durham, hosted by Peer Hub.
Reflections on the Women Side by Side Toolkit launch
On this page, Mind reflects on the launch of the Women's Side by Side Toolkit, a practical, informative resource designed for anyone running women's peer support groups.
Blog: The norm for being well is out of reach for many of us
Jigsaw 2 explores how community-led groups – led by and for people from marginalised groups – are supporting people’s wellbeing. It follows Mind's first Jigsaw report, which looked at the experience of peer support groups across England. In this blog, peer researcher Sonji Shah reflects on the Jigsaw 2 research process.
