On Local Charities day we're putting the spotlight on some of the regional organisations making waves in their communities. Here, Thomas Fishenden tells us about the Maidstone and Mid-Kent Mind branch, and just some of the things they have got up to in 2017 MMK Mind's…
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In order to promote a more sustainable society, we must put mental health on the agenda in society
How to Survive the Family Christmas Dinner
While Christmas events are pictured as fun, warm reunions, the reality can be high tensions and bubbling resentment. Whether it’s competitive spirits getting the better of us as Monopoly comes out, or arguments spilling out over the table, preparing yourself can really pay off Sitting in silence watching Christmas…
The Naked Truth About Anna Richardson
Anna Richardson is known for her daring documentaries and risky dating game shows. Off camera, however, she has battled a series of mental health issues. Now she’s on a mission to bring therapy to the masses.…
How to Prevent a Lonely Christmas
Mental health charity Mind launches a campaign aimed at significantly reducing the number of people feeling alone over the festive season It’s the most wonderful time of the year – or so they say. Research from Mind [https://www.mind.org.uk/] in November 2016 found that people with a…
What Is Imposter Syndrome?
Ever get the feeling people think you’re a fraud? Or worse, that you don’t deserve to be where you are? Don’t worry, it turns out we all feel like a charlatan sometimes How to describe imposter syndrome? Let’s take two friends of mine. I have one…
20 greatest mental health songs
Music may be the food of love, but sometimes a sad song is all we need. When things look bleak on the horizon, listening to a beautiful song about inner strife can do wonders for the soul. In this totally subjective list, Happiful selects 20 incredible songs that let us know we are not alone.…
The Flying Seagull Project: The Charity Putting Smiles Back on the Faces of Refugee Children
Play is such a vital part of children’s development, but for kids living in refugee camps, it’s merely a memory. That is, until Ash Perrin created his charitable circus troupe to tour the world and bring back the laughter Ash Perrin When most of us think back to…
The Mind Media Awards 2017
Monday 13 November marked a special occasion in our calendars, as hundreds of people championing mental health flocked to the Odeon in Leicester Square to celebrate the Mind Media Awards [https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/mind-media-awards/virgin-money-giving-mind-media-awards-2017-shortlist/] . Stephen Fry speaking at the Mind Media Awards With Mind ambassador Fearne…
Pioneering The Positivity Movement: The woman making wholesome memes
Whether it’s websites dedicated to ‘good news’, viral motivational TedTalks, or giant inflatable unicorns, positivity and escapism is the ‘thing’ of 2017. And wholesome memes are bang on trend Elle McGann 2017 has not, by any account, been an entirely smooth ride. And yet, more than ever before, digital…