Our Stories
How Volunteering For Mind’s “Get Set to Go Programme” Gave Me My Life Back
Steven, who lives with anxiety, low mood, OCD and a personality disorder, received support from his local hospital for several years. Steven felt very alone and had nobody to talk to. He remembers he ‘felt like giving up’ at the time. He initially sought support from Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind to help him find a…
Nikki’s Blog – You Are Never Alone
Meeting Prince Harry was such an incredible experience.I told him briefly about my experience of bullying, abuse and mental health problems, and how I started Evolve – a peer support group in my local area. Peer support can be so crucial, because you never really know who needs a listening ear or a helping hand….
Scotty – None Of Us Ever Want A Hand Out, Just A Hand Up.
Scotty Darroch has been a civil servant for the last seven years working in MT Control in Aldergrove flying station as a MT supervisor and Road Safety Advisor. Before that he served as a corporal and training instructor for 10 years in the Army’s Royal Logistic Corps. It took 18 years after leaving the Army…
We All Have Different Story To Tell
Jessica Mind charity volunteer has experienced mental health problems since her teenage years. She came to the Heads Together BBQ to talk about how after joining a local running crew and being part of a team, she now feels able to talk about her experiences and feels running saved her life. Here’s her account of the…
Andy On How Football Can Provide A Support Network For Kids
Andy, Jack and Charlie came along to the Heads Together BBQ to talk about how football can provide a support network for kids. Andy set up the junior football club, Langley JFC which is attended by 200+ 7 – 13 year olds in Bromley. The ethos of the club is really to create a supportive…
