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hazel

mental health blogger and advocate

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Alcohol and Mental Health (Guest Post)

Molly discusses her experience with alcohol and its effects on mental health.

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Just Talk (Guest Post)

DADnamic tells his story of how starting a conversation about mental health and mental illness can help to save lives.

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A&E Staff: Attitudes Towards Mental Illness (Guest Post)

Today's guest post comes from Beth, who shares her experiences of A&E staff's attitude towards people with mental illness.

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5 Mistakes People Make When Trying To Be A Mental Health Advocate

Take a look at some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to be a Mental Health Advocate and how you can avoid making them too.

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9 Coping Skills for Mental Health (Guest Post)

I have tried and used many coping skills to help with my mental health issues. Here are the skills I use daily that help me.

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There Can Be Life After Mental Illness (Guest Post)

Today's guest post comes from Bill MacPhee, as he takes on the subject of life after mental illness.

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Crisis Teams: A Service User’s Perspective

Having moved around quite a bit, I have had interactions with various Crisis Teams in different areas; my experiences with whom have been very different - from excellent, to downright negligent.

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Crisis Services: A Bipolar Warrior’s Perspective (Guest Post)

Ann-Marie shares her experiences with mental health crisis services.

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Self-Care Tips for the Anxious Mama (Guest Post)

Natasha shares her top self-care tips for mums who live with anxiety.

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What Makes A Good Care Co-ordinator?: A Service User’s Perspective

Having had mixed experiences with different Care Co-ordinators, I have put together a list of the ideal traits/skills that I, as a service user, value and think are crucial in a Care Co-ordinator.

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