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Latest Posts
12May 22
Running in Mind
Our guest blogger Victoria Heeley writes about her fitness journey and taking inspiration from others to stay motivated.
12May 22
Loneliness in the Workplace
Our guest blogger Gemma from View HR writes about the effects of loneliness in the workplace and on employees and employers alike.
11May 22
Loneliness on the Front Line
Our guest bloggers Ben & Hayley discuss how Covid and loneliness impacted their work environments and in turn their care for their patients.
10May 22
Loneliness as a Young Person
In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, our guest blogger Charlotte writes candidly about her experience with loneliness as a teenager.
09May 22
Marriage, Divorce and Loneliness
The second of five blogs being published for Mental Health Awareness Week- Todays blog covers loneliness in marriage and divorce.
09May 22
Loneliness…in Motherhood
In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, our guest blogger Kirsty writes candidly about her experience with loneliness as a mum.
05May 22
Pregnant women with bipolar
TW: Sensitive content. Blogger Alexis writes about her experience of being pregnant - and in labour - whilst living with Bipolar.
05May 22
PRESS RELEASE: Tackling loneliness for MHAW2022
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind address loneliness in Mental Health Awareness Week by encouraging people to reach out for support.
03May 22
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week runs from the 3rd-8th of May- This awareness week we focus on perinatal Mental Health.
26Apr 22
Lesbian Visibility Day
To mark Lesbian Visibility Day our guest blogger Katie from Space Youth Project has written a blog about acceptance of Lesbian identity.
21Apr 22
Work Place Stress by View HR
To mark Stress Awareness Month our guest blogger Gemma from View HR has written about the impact of and laws around workplace stress.
14Apr 22
My story about work-related stress
To mark Stress Awareness Month, our guest blogger Barbara touches upon work based stress and burnout and how they can affect your wellbeing.
11Apr 22
Anxiety and Wellness – my story
Today's blog was written by our Marketing Assistant, Abbie, who writes about utilising the Five Ways to Wellbeing for her own wellbeing.
04Apr 22
The cost of living comes at a price
The second blog of CEO Linda's Blog Series outlines some of the current issues that those are living below the poverty line are facing.
30Mar 22
Growing up with a Parent who has Bipolar Disorder
This Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day we interviewed Mel, who was 11 when she realised her Mum had Bipolar Disorder.
24Mar 22
Bipolar and me
This week, guest blogger Dan Bradshaw who runs our Ecotherapy Project in Weymouth, talks about his story living with Bipolar.
17Mar 22
Spring and the 5 Ways to Wellbeing
This week, guest blogger and Marketing Placement Student Izzy, writes about Spring and the five proven steps to improve your wellbeing.
10Mar 22
The Stigma around self-injury
This week, guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy looks at self-injury, the harmful stigma around it - and some useful coping strategies.
04Mar 22
Equal Pay in the Workplace
To mark International Women's Day, Gemma from View HR has written about the importance of Equal Pay in the workplace and why this matters.
03Mar 22
Our University experience so far…
Three of our university placement students have written a joint-blog about their university experience and it's impact on their mental health.
24Feb 22
My recovery journey from an eating disorder
This week, guest blogger Romy writes about her lived experience of eating disorders and how she beat it to become our ED practitioner.
24Feb 22
The transition: becoming Charlotte
This week, guest blogger Charlotte blogs about her journey to becoming a Transgender woman. It's honest and powerful.
14Feb 22
Managing menopause in the workplace
Gemma from View HR has written about the impact of the menopause on the workplace and how it's essential to put appropriate support in place.
03Feb 22
Let’s celebrate LGBT+ History Month
This week, guest blogger and Dorset Mind CEO, Linda reflects upon LGBT+ History Month and realises there's still so much to be done.
03Feb 22
PRESS RELEASE: Xmas Tree-Cycling a success!
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind hail their first campaign to recycle Christmas Trees a resounding success thanks to partners.
03Feb 22
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind appoint new CEO
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind appoint new CEO to fight for better mental health in Dorset through collaborative approach.
20Jan 22
Coping with ‘Gen Z Dread’
This week, guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy looks at Gen Z Dread - the causing factors and some cognitive reframing.
17Jan 22
The importance of workplace wellbeing
Gemma at View HR has written a blog that looks at how covid has changed workplace wellbeing & how employers should prioritise wellbeing.
04Jan 22
Job hunting and your mental health
Ambassador Sarah has been job searching this year. In her blog, she details some of the challenges and how it's impacted her mental health.
21Dec 21
Let the choir sing
Our guest blogger Catherine shares how joining a choir has positively affected her wellbeing and self-confidence.
20Dec 21
Eating Disorders at Christmas
Blogger Craig writes about his experience of Eating Disorders at Xmas. Importantly, Restored have compiled guidelines and advice for you.
11Dec 21
The Gym Diaries – Part 4
In part 4 of Ruby's series, she explores a different exercise - Pilates - with some surprising results both physically and mentally.
06Dec 21
The stress of Christmas
Our guest blogger, Gayleen, shares practical alternatives to try to help alleviate some of the stress experienced during Christmas time.
28Nov 21
Anger and you
This week, guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy looks at how anger can build into explosive behaviour - and some strategies for managing it.
21Nov 21
So, who cares for the carer?
Guest blogger and Ambassador Sarah questions 'who cares for the carer?' and provides answers based on her own lived experience.
16Nov 21
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind launch ‘Move Your Mind’ initiative for 2022
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind launch their wellbeing initiative 'Move Your Mind' for 2022 - aiming to get Dorset moving!
15Nov 21
Bullying and Mental Health
Anyone can be bullied, online or offline. This week, guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy writes about anti-bullying for Anti-Bullying week.
04Nov 21
Empty nest syndrome – one year on
Our blogger re-visits their empty nest syndrome, one year on after their son has been at university for a year. But did it get any easier?
27Oct 21
Reflecting on Black History Month
Our 2nd blog for Black History Month is written by Ambassador Chris Tshuma, who reflects upon his ancestry & life as a black man in Dorset.
22Oct 21
Achieving diversity and inclusion in your business
Our guest blog this week is written by View HR, who advises how you can implement diversity and inclusion in the workplace environment.
19Oct 21
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind wins £10,000 Movement for Good award
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind has won a £10,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group for Key Worker Support.
18Oct 21
The Gym Diaries – Part 3
TW: In part 3 of Ruby's series, she describes her difficulties with her physical and mental health after losing a friend to suicide.
10Oct 21
Putting ALGEE into practise
Guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy writes about how sunlight can affect your mood. She looks at the key factors that can increase your wellbeing.
07Oct 21
PRESS RELEASE: Charity Partners cycle over 140 miles to London for us!
PRESS RELEASE: Charity partners Edens Landscape cycle over 140 miles to London for charity to honour former colleagues.
03Oct 21
Mental Health in an Unequal World
Guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy writes about how sunlight can affect your mood. She looks at the key factors that can increase your wellbeing.
09Sep 21
The Gym Diaries – Part 2
Here's part 2 of Ruby's series - The Gym Diaries - which she describes her battle with not feeling guilty when she doesn't exercise!
09Sep 21
#WSPD2021: Creating hope through strategy
TW: Our CEO Marianne shares the Dorset Mind suicide prevention strategy on World Suicide Prevention Day 2021.
08Sep 21
It’s good to talk
TW: Our CYP Services Manager shares her throughts about how good it is to talk - even when about difficult topics such as suicide.
07Sep 21
The ripple effect of suicide
TW: Our blogger writes about the impact 2 suicides had on their family. Years of bottling up emotions led to intense relief when they talked.
04Sep 21
How to start talking about mental health
Guest blogger Nick tackles an important measure ahead of #WSPD2021 - he shares useful advice for how to start talking about mental health.
22Aug 21
Let’s celebrate 75 years of support
Guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy writes about how sunlight can affect your mood. She looks at the key factors that can increase your wellbeing.
15Aug 21
My mental health journey with Schizophrenia
Our blogger, creative personality Fiona, shares her story about living long-term with schizophrenia and how she's finally come to accept it.
08Aug 21
The Gym Diaries – Part 1
Ruby from Urban Health Fitness blogs about her fitness journey and how it affected her wellbeing in this new monthly blog series.
02Aug 21
Your wellbeing working from home
View HR are our guest bloggers this week and offer some practical tips for working from home and how to manage the return to the workplace.
25Jul 21
The grounding power of nature
Guest blogger Gem writes about how she harnessed the power of nature to get herself out of a mental health dip, caused by lockdown and losing her career.
18Jul 21
Sunlight and your wellbeing
Guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy writes about how sunlight can affect your mood. She looks at the key factors that can increase your wellbeing.
17Jun 21
Fathers’ mental health matters too
Guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy writes about the wellbeing and post-natal depression of Dads for International Fathers' Mental Health Day.
13Jun 21
Nature and narrow boats
Our blog is written by our Adult Counselling Team Leader, Claire. In the third lockdown she enjoyed getting out in nature, especially on a narrow boat.
09Jun 21
PRESS RELEASE: Inspirational local entrepreneurs advocate benefits of exercise
PRESS RELEASE: Inspirational local entrepreneurs advocate benefits of exercise on mental health for new June 500 Challenge.
09Jun 21
PRESS RELEASE: New campaign “Light On” shines a light on mental health
PRESS RELEASE: New campaign “Light On” shines a light on mental health across Dorset to tackle stigma and change the way men talk.
27May 21
The rewards of volunteering
Our blogger Sam shares how volunteering was as rewarding for her as it was for her Befriending client. The experience helped increase her confidence.
27May 21
From volunteer to employment
Our blog this week follows the journey our Bidwriter Marie made from her volunteer role to being a paid member of Dorset Mind's staff. It's inspirational.
23May 21
Making a return to work
Our blog this week is the observations our Training Manager has made whilst on maternity leave. She's currently in the process of making a return to work.
14May 21
How walking in nature changed my life
Our anonymous blogger writes about how walking changed their life considerably. It also improved their mental wellbeing after being diagnosed with covid.
13May 21
How nature & the environment helped my wellbeing
Our blog is written by our GAP Project Coordinator Sharon, who's recovery from illness was positively impacted by nature and the environment around her.
12May 21
Nature and mental health
Guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy writes about the benefits of getting outside in nature and provides a list of suggestions to help you do so.
09May 21
Nature’s Magic
Guest blogger Vicky describes her solution for when she can't get to sleep at night - and it's a brilliant grounding technique to try!
03May 21
Maternal mental health
Our blogger, Viv Allen, writes about how her experience going into parenthood caused her to realise that there was a lack of support for new families.
25Apr 21
Reflecting on stress in the pandemic
Guest blogger and Ambassador Sarah writes about how Stress Awareness Month has prompted her to reflect upon the impact of COVID-19 and make some changes.
18Apr 21
Stress and me by Chandy
Guest Blogger and ambassador, Chandy, writes about stress and how he manages the impact of it on his life by running, his main coping strategy.
15Apr 21
PRESS RELEASE: Celebrate Captain Sir Tom’s Achievements
PRESS RELEASE: Dorset Mind Supporters invited to celebrate Captain Sir Tom's achievements in special fundraising event over the May Bank Holiday.
05Apr 21
Managing your stress container
Our guest blogger Helen shares her story about how she found an online running community where she felt she was understood and belonged.
28Mar 21
Running together, virtually
Our guest blogger Helen shares her story about how she found an online running community where she felt she was understood and belonged.
21Mar 21
My experience parenting in a pandemic
Our guest blogger, Gayleen, writes about her experiencing parenting through the pandemic - how she coped and the effect it's had on her family.
14Mar 21
Stuck at home – a student’s perspective
Our student blogger interviews a friend about not being able to get home in the holidays and suggests ways overseas students can maintain their wellbeing
12Mar 21
Celebrating my Mum
Our anonymous blogger writes about the painful experience of losing their Mum in their 20s. And how they coped and eventually came to terms with their loss.
07Mar 21
Moving for Wellbeing – Aimee’s story
Student Nurse and blogger Aimee, tells us how moving in January improved her wellbeing thanks to our 'Move Your Mind' challenge.
05Mar 21
My binge eating – Jessica’s story
Guest Blogger Jessica writes about her Binge Eating Disorder, the diagnosis of which was a shock initially. Read about her ongoing recovery journey here.
02Mar 21
Managing your Eating Disorder during a Pandemic
Guest blogger and Ambassador Lucy writes about how to manage an eating disorder with the added pressures a pandemic and lockdown can bring.
28Feb 21
Beyond the Stereotypes of Eating Disorders
Blogger Sarah writes about challenging stereotypes of people with Eating Disorders. Importantly, she tells us how to help someone who's struggling.
19Feb 21
Connecting through campaigns
Our guest blog was written by Ambassador Sarah Hopkins who found during lockdown, the thing that got her through was staying connected to others.
18Feb 21
PRESS RELEASE: Vital Mental Health education for workers and employers launched
Local entrepreneurs, including our ambassador Ty Temel, announce a further £38,000 for men’s mental health in Dorset raised by The Step Up Challenge.
14Feb 21
Colour your mind with a rainbow
Our blog is written by our GAP Project Coordinator Sharon, who has been encouraging people to build colour into their every day to improve their wellbeing.
12Feb 21
Questioning myself – my LGBT+ journey
Our blog follows an inspirational person. Questioning themselves began early. Education, peer & professional support eventually contributed to recovery.
06Feb 21
LGBT+ History Month – Ben Kaye
In honour of LGBT+ History Month, this week's blogger is Ben Kaye, Attitude 101 Magazine’s LGBTQ+ Third Sector and Community Trailblazer.
01Feb 21
Supporting your child through a pandemic
Our blogger Lucy has written a blog about supporting a child through the pandemic. She suggests practical ways to help, whilst not forgetting about you too.
24Jan 21
Home-schooling – my experience as a mum
Guest blogger Marie has written a blog about her experience of home-schooling her son, and offers some tips to help parents home-schooling now.
18Jan 21
Aster and workplace wellbeing
Guest blogger Julie Cridland, the Employee Experience Lead at Aster Group, has written a piece about Aster's wellbeing journey supporting their employees.
10Jan 21
Wellbeing… Being Well?
Our Adult Services Manager, Nicole, has written a blog about some of the wellbeing strategies we've put in place after working from home during lockdown.
07Jan 21
PRESS RELEASE: Step Up Challenge Total Announced
Local entrepreneurs, including our ambassador Ty Temel, announce a further £38,000 for men’s mental health in Dorset raised by The Step Up Challenge.
03Jan 21
Move Your Mind – improve your wellbeing!
Our guest blogger Lucy writes about the benefits of getting active to improve our mental wellbeing and lists some top tips to help you get started.
01Jan 21
Keeping Mentally Fit
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Paul shares why it's so important to stay mentally and physically active during lockdown.
20Dec 20
Why I hate Christmas
Guest blogger Gordon Fong explains why he finds Christmas difficult. It all goes back to his roots and feeling an outsider in North Eastern England.
17Dec 20
The festive season and living alone
Guest blogger and Ambassador Sarah writes about facing the festive season alone during the pandeami, and her top methods of coping.
07Dec 20
PRESS RELEASE: A ‘Marathon Journey’ against all odds
Dorset Mind Ambassador Andy Howe's 'Marathon' Journey to complete the London Marathon. New documentary announced to mark his achievement.
01Dec 20
Why men should check out the 5 Ways to Wellbeing
Guest blogger Tom writes about men's mental health and the importance of checking in with yourself and the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.
26Nov 20
Once I fell in love with running, there was no turning back.
Move Your Mind guest blogger Jim shares his running story - 'As the weeks past I kept things consistent and started to feel better and better after each run'
24Nov 20
Step by step – How running helped me through lockdown #1
Guest blogger Sean tells us about his running journey - 'I came out of lockdown with a new perspective, new friends and a shift in my thinking towards exercise and being outdoors'.
19Nov 20
Lockdown and winter taking it’s toll? Take up these challenges to improve your wellbeing!
Take part these challenges to help you improve your wellbeing through lockdown and winter, whilst helping to support those who are struggling with their mental health.
12Nov 20
How to stay active during lockdown #2 – A guide to home workouts.
How to stay active during lockdown #2. Make your wellbeing a priority check out our home workout guide by guest blogger Rachel Howard.
05Nov 20
Do you suffer with SAD? Here’s how to stay positive through the winter months
Do you suffer with SAD? Our guest blogger tells us more about Seasonal Affective Disorder, and how to stay positive through the winter months.
29Oct 20
PRESS RELEASE: ‘Move Your Mind’ – Get active and improve your wellbeing this January!
Move Your Mind is an exciting new challenge due to take place in 2021 with the aim of encouraging people to start the New Year by getting active and completing at least 30 minutes activity EVERY day in January.
28Oct 20
Why fitness is a great anti-depressant.
Guest Blogger Joshua Parker tells us about how his fitness journey has acted as an anti-depressant to improve his mental health.
22Oct 20
Your Money and Mental Health
Strugging with your finances can affect on your mental health. Read our 5-step blueprint for coping in a crisis and information on where you can find further support for money worries.
12Oct 20
How our mood affects our food
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, explains how our mood can have an impact on our food.
08Oct 20
PRESS RELEASE: NEW mental health drop-ins for key workers and residents launch this weekend!
The Dolphin Shopping Centre and Dorset Mind have partnered together to offer drop-in mental health information sessions in the Eco Hub inside the Centre itself.
05Oct 20
World Mental Health Day 2020 – Greater Access For All
It’s World Mental Health Day on the 10th Oct. With the Covid-19 pandemic causing more mental health problems, now is the time to talk about mental health.
28Sep 20
Panic attacks & anxiety – Shout Out Loud Singer/Songwriter shares his struggles
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, explains how being in nature can be beneficial for your physical and mental wellbeing.
23Sep 20
Dorset Mind and New Body Fitness announce new partnership
Dorset Mind & New Body Fitness partner to promote the benefits of fitness for improving mental health and creating a positive mindset.
22Sep 20
How I use running as therapy
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Helen, shares her story about how she uses running to help her physical and mental health.
20Sep 20
PRESS RELEASE: BRAND NEW Surf and Yoga wellbeing programme SELLS OUT in days!
Dorset Mind partners with Resurface to provide an affordable 12-week surf & yoga course aimed at adults 30+ who want to improve their mental wellbeing.
14Sep 20
For the love of nature
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, explains how being in nature can be beneficial for your physical and mental wellbeing.
09Sep 20
PRESS RELEASE: Local charity issues 5-step plan for World Suicide Prevention Day
Emergency services personnel and members of the public who experienced stress and other issues during the pandemic are to benefit from free mental health workshops.
03Sep 20
Empty nest syndrome
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Marie, shares her tips to help fill the void when your child moves out of home for school.
03Sep 20
PRESS RELEASE: Police and Crime Commissioner funds FREE mental health sessions
Emergency services personnel and members of the public who experienced stress and other issues during the pandemic are to benefit from free mental health workshops.
01Sep 20
Back to school
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Lucy, shares tips to help manage young peoples mental health when returning back to school.
24Aug 20
How I coped with anxiety during Covid-19
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Joanne, shares her personal story of how she coped with her anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic.
17Aug 20
How to cope with Negative News Overload
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Lucy, shares top tips to help you put positive strategies in place for a healthy media consumption.
12Aug 20
How being in nature can help your mental health
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, shares how being in nature can help your physical and mental health.
10Aug 20
Lockdown and anxiety – my story
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Laura, shares her personal experience of lockdown and anxiety including how she managed her mental health throughout.
03Aug 20
Coming out of lockdown and what I have learnt
In this week's blog, our guest blogger, Vanessa, share what she has learnt during lockdown that helps her physical and mental health.
31Jul 20
Exercise as a coping mechanism
In this week's blog, our guest blogger, Jade, shares her personal experience of using exercise as a coping mechanism during lockdown.
27Jul 20
How has Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ been tested during Covid-19?
In this week's blog, our guest blogger, Gayleen, discusses how Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs' has been tested during Covid-19.
24Jul 20
Staying active, staying healthy and staying safe
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Manny, shares his top tips to help you stay active, healthy and safe when getting your fitness back on track.
20Jul 20
3 rules to live by when you have anxiety
In this week's blog, our guest blogger, Viki, shares her personal experience with anxiety and explains her golden 3 rules to live by when you have anxiety.
17Jul 20
Have you changed your fitness routine during lockdown?
In our latest blog our guest blogger, James, Head Coach at E-Motion Fitness, shares how lockdown has helped change his fitness routine.
13Jul 20
Isolation and Loneliness
In our latest blog our guest blogger, and Income Generation & Marketing manager, Dee, shares the actions we can take to combat isolation and loneliness.
12Jul 20
PRESS RELEASE: The June 500
The June 500, created by two local entrepreneurs and Personal Trainer raises over £42,000 for local mental health.
06Jul 20
The power of kindness
In our latest blog our guest blogger, Sharon the power kindness has to calm our minds during challenging times.
29Jun 20
Finding the balance in my LGBTIQ+ identity
In our latest blog our guest blogger and young ambassador, Alice, shares her personal story to find the balance in her LGBTIQ+ identity
22Jun 20
Tips to help anxious minds sleep
In our latest blog our guest blogger, Gayleen, shares her top tips to help anxious minds sleep.
15Jun 20
Eating disorders: myths and misconceptions
In our latest blog our guest blogger, Lucy, shares 5 common myths surrounding eating disorders and the evidence dispelling them.
04May 20
PRESS RELEASE: My Dorset Mind
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Paul shares why it's so important to stay mentally and physically active during lockdown.
02Apr 20
The positive spin on a tough time
During this uncertain time, we can often focus on the negative things. In our latest post, our guest blogger shares his positive spin on a tough time.
22Mar 20
When Mother’s Day is a challenge
In our latest blog, we wanted to share some of the reasons why you shouldn't over-buy medical supplies if you're not unwell.
18Mar 20
PRESS RELEASE: NEW online support announced
Local mental health charity Dorset Mind has just announced online its plans to adapt their current range of support for people and organisations in Dorset.
17May 22
In step with life
May is 'National Walking Month'-This month our guest blogger Nick Rowe has written about the link between walking and Mental Health.
