Content warning: Rafael’s story has some descriptions of sectioning and restraint. Hi I’m a British Muslim of Asian background living with a mental health condition. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2018. I live in Surrey and work in Central London, and I’m a Mind campaigner. My experience of being sectioned was a horrible…
Read More Get help now National Schizophrenia Awareness Day The 25th July marks National Schizophrenia Awareness Day. Schizophrenia is a complicated mental problem related to psychosis. There are lots of misconceptions about it. The reality is that about 1 in every 100 people get this diagnosis at some point in their life. Each person’s experience is…
Read More A hospital should be a safe place where everyone can get treatment for mental health problems. But for young people, the reality is often very different. We asked young people what they thought about the upcoming reforms to the Mental Health Act and what needs to change to improve their experiences of inpatient care. Last…
Read More Get help now Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness, share Mind’s services and inspire people to reach out for support. This year we’re highlighting how the cost of living crisis is affecting the mental health of millions. The uncertainty of watching as our costs spiral can be difficult to bear, and…
Read More Having so much to deal with can affect your mental health. Mind can’t fix the cost of living crisis, but we can help you feel more able to cope. “The right support at the right time can be life changing.” – Cheryl blogs about the importance of recognising the relationship between poverty and poor mental…
Read More However you identify, we’re here to celebrate you. And fight for your mental health. That’s why we’re marking LGBT+ History Month. It’s a month when we can all remember the people who fought for LGBTQIA+ rights in the past and how far we’ve come over the years. A chance for people of all ages to…
Read More Side by Side is a safe place to connect online with people who understand what you’re going through. Grounded in the values of peer support, Side by Side is a welcoming place for people to make connections, learn from each other and feel inspired to take positive steps on your mental health journey. As Side…
Read More Time to Talk Day is here! Everywhere across the country – in homes, schools and offices – people are making space in their day to talk about mental health. Are you taking part too? If you’re not sure how to get involved today, don’t worry – we’ve got some great ideas on how you can…
Read More It’s that time again, when we look back at what we’ve achieved together this year. And what a year it’s been! For many of us, it’s not been easy. We faced the biggest cost of living crisis in a generation, and its impact on our mental health is still growing. It’s also not been an…
Read More Get help now Information for young people aged 11-18 Watching your child go through a difficult time can be very upsetting. We can be unsure how to go about helping them and making sure they get the support that they need. We’re here for you if you’re finding things hard. We help everyone understand mental health…
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