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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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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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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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PLEASE Mastery

What is PLEASE Mastery, and how can it help me?

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A to Z of BPD

I've made an A to Z list of the things that those of us with BPD can struggle with, in order to raise awareness of what we going through, and hopefully to create more understanding.

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5 Things People with BPD Need To Hear

People with Borderline Personality Disorder are often bombarded with false representations and accusations about our character, all of which destroy our self-esteem and hinder our recovery.

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All By Myself: Mental Illness and Living Alone

***Trigger warning: This post includes descriptions of self-harm and impulsive behaviours. Please do not read on if you are at risk of being upset or triggered by these topics.***

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Dealing with Mental Health Services: Advice Based On My Experiences

Dealing with mental health services can be stressful, and can add to the weight that is already on your shoulders.

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