Ian’s blog: Monday Blues

This Blue Monday, client and volunteer Ian Lamb talks about the origins of the day, and how you can turn it on its head and into something positive. For many people, Blue Monday could be every Monday. If you’ve had a fun-filled weekend or indeed, a weekend that’s incredibly relaxing, then come Monday, when that […]

Author: Hollie Griss
Posted on: 15th December 2020

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Ian’s blog: Seriously, let’s talk!

World Mental Health Day was observed for the first time on October 10, 1992. That’s almost 30 years ago and now, in 2020, the need for greater investment and greater access is needed more than ever before, writes Ian Lamb. My own mental health took its toll back in the mid 1990s and as I can […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 10th October 2020

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Ian’s blog: Finding compassion for yourself is a must

Compassion. Can you feel it? Perhaps it’s a fair statement to make that one of the things 2020 has seen us all do is find some compassion. We’ve all felt for those people whose jobs have been affected. We’ve seen and heard about so many people suffering, either through coronavirus itself or through the difficulties […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 23rd September 2020

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Ian’s blog: I coped but when lockdown was lifted, anxiety swept over me

Cast your mind back to when our country first went into lockdown. None of us knew what to make of it, writes Mind in Bradford client Ian Lamb. I’m sure most of us felt worried, confused and, dare I say, excited? Excited because we had never experienced something like this. People didn’t have to go […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 20th July 2020

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It’s crucial to talk about mental health problems

The T&A is running a series of articles on mental health to raise awareness and help people find support. The first features one of our clients, Ian, who talks openly to reporter Anila Baig about his struggles and ways of finding support. You can read the article here: https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/18544911.mental-health-vital-seek-support-problems/  

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 2nd July 2020

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If we continue to believe that Pride is all rainbows and happiness, we’re missing the point

Love and celebrate differences every day of the year, in whatever way you can. Solidarity can mean so much, and may just save someone’s life, writes Tian.

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 18th June 2020

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A walking challenge to raise funds reminded Paul of ways to keep well

‘Walking is good for the soul’ is something you often hear. For Paul Hogg, his weekend tackling the 70-mile Cumbrian Way offered a physical challenge in beautiful scenery, with the chance to think about mental wellbeing, too. And the 52-year-old would whole-heartedly recommend the combination of walking and raising money for a cause which you’re […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 12th June 2020

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April’s vlog – Celebrating kindness in Mental Health Awareness Week

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Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 21st May 2020

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Jas’ poem – Kindness

Kindness is shopping for someone when they are unable to leave their home. Kindness is being patient with a person when they are having a bad day. Kindness is making videos for those you care about so they don’t have to feel alone on a special day. Kindness is making someone laugh to the point […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 19th May 2020

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Gratitude – finding this little tonic during lockdown

When it comes to uplifting yourself and also uniting people then it’s gratitude that is often found, writes client Ian Lamb. People and professionals from all walks of life have said it, from therapists and counsellors who highly recommend it, to various mental health workers, as well as it being one of the main suggestions […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 18th May 2020

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