A Mother’s Story Of Her Son’s Depression
'Depression is all consuming, you eat it, sleep it, breathe it. I felt lost, and grieved for the son I once knew.'
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A Different Kind Of New Year's Resolution
For the year ahead, guest blogger Laura shares how she will be making a different kind of resolution; a resolution that will help her look after her mental health.
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How To Handle The Pressure Of Being 'Happy' At Christmas
The expectation for Christmas to be a 'happy' season can put a lot of pressure on young people struggling with their mental health. Becky shares how it's okay to be sad at Christmas.
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What It's Like To Have Depression At Christmas
"The most difficult thing I found was trying to express how I felt without being called 'bah humbug'." Honor shares the difficulties of having depression at Christmas, and what you can do to cope.
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My Tricky Relationship With Food At Christmas
“I was exhausted from battling with the constant voice in my head saying "should you really be eating that?" Christmas is known for being an indulgent time of year, so how do you cope if you struggle with food? Laura shares her story.
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Looking After Your Mental Health At Christmas
Among all the fun and festivities, Christmas can be an overwhelming time. Calli gives her advice on how to look after your mental health over the holidays.
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The Mental Health Act Review
Read the recommendations from the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act, set up last year by the Prime Minister.
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My Experience Of A Mental Health Tribunal
A mental health tribunal reviews the decision for you to be in hospital for your mental health under section. This is what it’s like to go through that process.
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Five Things That Surprised Me About Being In Inpatient Care
What’s it like to go to hospital for your mental health? Tom shares his experience of being in inpatient care, and some of the positive experiences he had during a daunting and scary time.