‘I will get stronger’: a short poem by one of our clients
One of our clients wrote a short poem to express how they were feeling. Every time I cry I will get stronger, Every time I have a meltdown, I will get stronger, Every time I feel low, I will get stronger, But I’m lying, but I will get stronger, …the tablets, but I will get […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 16th August 2021
Masira’s blog: South Asian Heritage Month
To mark South Asian Heritage Month, our SMI Programme Manager Masira Hans talks about mental health in relation to generational trauma, tokenism, belonging, difference, commonality, and the importance of people taking the responsibility to educate themselves. So, we are currently in #SouthAsianHeritageMonth. A month nationally dedicated to promote British South Asian Heritage and history through […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 30th July 2021
Creative Writing group blog: anxieties around lockdown ending
Our Creative Writing group share a collective piece on their anxieties around coming out of lockdown. The piece explores themes of safety, truth, freedom and fear. I am terrified about going outside and cleanliness. Making sure that I am safe and people around me are clean and safe and there is a form of respect. […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 27th July 2021
Volunteers’ Week Blog 7: Shahnaz
Shahnaz writes about the massive difference that just a small amount of volunteering can make. I became a volunteer with Mind in Bradford because I was interested in the mental health aspect of wellbeing. My first personal contact with Mind in Bradford was when I arrived for my interview. During this process it was clear that […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 7th June 2021
Volunteers’ Week Blog 6: Paul
Paul writes about volunteering as a befriender has helped to alleviate his own feelings of loneliness, as well as that of his befriendees. It was following a long spell of therapy that I made the decision to get involved with a mental health charity, when the time was right, a time when I could dedicate […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 4th June 2021
Volunteers’ Week Blog 5: Olivia
Olivia writes about the difference she can see in her befriendee after supporting her each week. My volunteering journey began when I sadly lost a friend to a long battle with mental health; she was always trying to give her time to others so I wanted to try my best to do that in her […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 4th June 2021
Fundraiser Ben writes about his incredible experiences taking on the Dales Divide
Fundraiser Ben Rickaby, who is taking on six ultra-distance cycling challenges in four months, writes about his incredible experiences taking on the Dales Divide 600km cycling challenge. The first of my challenges to raise awareness and funds for Mind in Bradford began for real early on Saturday 1 May, although preparation and anticipation had been […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 4th June 2021
Volunteers’ Week Blog 4: Jas
Jas writes about her approach to befriending and how she uses her listening skills to make a real difference. I have been a telephone befriender for just over a year. I joined just after the pandemic started and I soon realised it was really making a difference. Naturally this year has been more difficult than […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 4th June 2021
Volunteers’ Week Blog 3: Jayne
Jayne writes about her experiences befriending and how valuable it is to both her and her befriendee. My own self confidence boosted knowing I have helped a person, from befriending them on the telephone. A thank you from that person is such a great reward for me and means a lot. I also feel I […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 3rd June 2021
Volunteers’ Week Blog 2: Aisling
Aisling writes about how volunteering benefits her clients and builds her own confidence. I began volunteering at Mind in Bradford in January 2021 as a telephone befriender. I feel that offering support in the form of listening, encouraging and showing empathy to my clients on a weekly basis over the phone has a positive effect […]
Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 2nd June 2021
Mental Health Directory
Find a vast database of local organisations which offer support and advice Find out more
Guide-Line
Guide-Line is our confidential telephone and online support service for adults and children Find out more
What's On
Click through to our events calendar find out what's happening at Mind in Bradford Events Calendar
Latest Updates
Follow Mind in Bradford on your favourite social network
We're launching a new women's wellness group this Friday!![]()
![]()
Wellbeing Practitioner Nyree said: “We are trying our best to reach women who may be struggling to help them find ways to cope with their mental health.![]()
![]()
“The pandemic has affected adult women just as much as everyone else and we need them to know that there are services out there for them."![]()
![]()
Read more in The Telegraph & Argus below 👇
local mental health charity launches Women's Wellness group
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
A LOCAL mental health charity has launched a new wellness group for women across the Bradford district and Craven.
We're launching a new women's wellness group this Friday!![]()
![]()
Wellbeing Practitioner Nyree said: “We are trying our best to reach women who may be struggling to help them find ways to cope with their mental health.![]()
![]()
Read more in the @Bradford_TandA below 👇
local mental health charity launches Women's Wellness group
www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
A LOCAL mental health charity has launched a new wellness group for women across the Bradford district and Craven.
What does racism look and feel like in West Yorkshire and Harrogate? ![]()
![]()
Why not check out the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership's Insight Report, created as part of their anti-racism movement, where they interviewed over 100 people within the health and care sector to better understand how racism manifests: bit.ly/WYHRoRi![]()
![]()
#wyhrootoutracism
Do you have experience of working in a mental health setting with adults or young adults?![]()
![]()
Are you passionate about encouraging clients to achieve positive changes in their lives?![]()
![]()
We are looking for a confident and committed individual to join our team of Recovery Workers offering out of hours evening mental health support as part of our crisis service, Sanctuary.![]()
![]()
Think you could be the right fit? Apply today: www.mindinbradford.org.uk/recovery-worker-sanctuary/
Mental health difficulties such as stress, anxiety and depression affect up to 1 in 6 employees at any time. ![]()
![]()
Enhanced skills and better understanding of mental health enables team management and creates healthier and happier organisations.![]()
![]()
At Mind in Bradford, we offer a wide variety of courses to improve understanding on mental health, enhance managers’ skills and confidence in supporting staff experiencing mental distress, training for staff to become mental health and wellbeing champions and taster workshops for building skills in managing stress and improving wellbeing. ![]()
![]()
This #InternationalWeekOfHappinessAtWork, take a look at our training packages to find out how you can look after the wellbeing of your workforce: www.mindinbradford.org.uk/our-training/
Supporters, Funders & Awards
