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Blogs and stories can show that people with mental health problems are cared about, understood and listened to. We can use it to challenge the status quo and change attitudes.

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I found online mental health support challenging

Georgia

Georgia blogs about how although online therapy can work for a lot of people, she found it really difficult and ended up sectioned after her face-to-face therapy became digital. She's encouraging people to share their experiences in our survey about online and telephone mental health support to make sure everyone gets the right support for them.
I turned my mental health crisis into a mental health triumph.

Abby

Abby blogs about how she was paralysed by panic attacks, sought help and now hopes to retrain as a mental health nurse.
Moving for Mind: How my anxiety doesn't define who I am

Emily

Moving for Mind: How my anxiety doesn't define who I am
A leap of faith

Ashleigh

Ashleigh who has borderline personality disorder, blogs about how skydiving has empowered her – and raised money for Mind.
Pen pals transformed my life

Amanda

Amanda blogs about how she has made lasting friendships and boosted her mental health through a letter-writing group.
Byw gyda galar a PTSD

Anna Louise

Dyma Anna Louise yn rhannu ei stori o ofalu am blentyn sy'n delio gyda sioc a galar, wrth ddelio â PTSD ei hun.
Living with grief and PTSD

Anna Louise

Anna Louise shares her story of looking after a child who is dealing with shock and grief while dealing with her own PTSD.
Why I'm hosting a virtual Christmas Crafternoon

Lynn

Lynn tells us why, instead of cards and presents for her birthday this year, she decided to host a virtual Christmas Crafternoon to raise money for Mind.
My journey through grief

Chris

Chris was suicidal after his wife died. But here he blogs about how he learnt to start living again.
The gift of kindness

Sophia

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Sophia blogs about the importance of reaching out to people suffering with mental and physical health problems.
Covid made my anxiety spiral in 2020

Lauren

Lauren blogs for our Christmas appeal about the impact of the pandemic on her mental health.
Sut cefais i fy mywyd yn ôl diolch i bresgripsiynu cymdeithasol

Nick

Dyma flog gan Nick o Ystradgynlais ynghylch sut y gwnaeth ein prosiect pregsgripsiynu cymdeithasol ei roi ar y trywydd cywir wedi iddo ddioddef argyfwng iechyd meddwl.

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