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.
read more18Jul 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.
read more12Jul 21
5 Tips to boost your wellbeing post lockdown
Our guest blogger, Gayleen, shares five useful tips to help support our wellbeing as we adjust returning to life after lockdown.
read more17Jun 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.
read more13Jun 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.
read more27May 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.
read more27May 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.
read more23May 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.
read more17May 21
Green space, nature and GU6
Guest Blogger, Liz Willingham writes about the power of green space on her mental health & how wellbeing is the focus of a new Dorset Chamber initiative.
read more14May 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.
read more13May 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.
read more12May 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.
read more09May 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!
read more03May 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.
read more25Apr 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.
read more18Apr 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.
read more11Apr 21
My Step Up Challenge in lockdown
Blogger Scott writes about his Step-Up Challenge - running 1 million steps in 50 days - & how he found it one of the most rewarding challenges he's done.
read more05Apr 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.
read more28Mar 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.
read more21Mar 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.
read more14Mar 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
read more12Mar 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.
read more07Mar 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.
read more05Mar 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.
read more02Mar 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.
read more28Feb 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.
read more19Feb 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.
read more14Feb 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.
read more12Feb 21
Questioning myself – my LGBT+ journey
Our blog follows an inspirational person. Questioning themselves began early. Education, peer & professional support eventually contributed to recovery.
read more06Feb 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.
read more01Feb 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.
read more24Jan 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.
read more18Jan 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.
read more10Jan 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.
read more03Jan 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.
read more01Jan 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.
read more20Dec 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.
read more17Dec 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.
read more01Dec 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.
read more26Nov 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'
read more24Nov 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'.
read more19Nov 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.
read more12Nov 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.
read more05Nov 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.
read more28Oct 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.
read more27Oct 20
Furlough is ending – how will you look after your own or your employees mental health?
Are you an employer or employee being affected by the Government’s furlough scheme coming to an end soon? If so, please read on.
read more22Oct 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.
read more15Oct 20
‘Distract or deal with’ the power of anxious thoughts
In our latest blog, our guest blogger, Sharon, explains how being in nature can be beneficial for your physical and mental wellbeing.
read more12Oct 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.
read more05Oct 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.
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