Our Stories
Jess and Caroline
My name is Jess and I am 23 years old. Over the past five years, my mum has been incredible and never given up on me. I was formally diagnosed with anorexia four years ago, but I had problems since I was sixteen. Back then, I still believed in the misconceptions of anorexia. I learnt…
Morgan and Mitch
My name is Morgan; I’m 19 years old and currently studying in London. I would like to thank my midwife Mitch Denny, not just for her support, but also for inspiring me. I discovered I was expecting a baby in 2014. At the time, I was nervous about disclosing I’d previously suffered with mental illness,…
Rich and Dan
Dan’s story Dan and I work together as a team on an ambulance in Blackpool and we are proud Champions of Mind’s Blue Light Programme. We are really pleased to have the opportunity to share our story with the Duke and Duchess and Prince Harry. I’ve been working in the ambulance service for 11 years….
10 Tips For Talking To Children About Their Worries
Big changes like starting a new school can add to the pressures young people feel and talking to children about these changes isn’t always easy. We’ve put together 10 tips to help you encourage children to open up and talk about their worries. Please join us today and download the 10 Tips for Talking – developed with experts…
A Day In The Life of A Helpline Advisor
As one of the advisers who answers the constant stream of calls, texts and emails to the Mind Infoline, Ian never knows which aspect of mental health he’ll be discussing next. He takes us through a typical day spent offering information and advice. 8.50am My shift starts at 9am, but I arrive a few minutes…
