Blog ⋆ Dorset Mind Mental Health

17May 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.

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.

11Apr 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.

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.

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.

07Feb 21

My story of anxiety & depression

Guest blogger Sarah Peverill (Ms Dorset) hopes to use her title and this story to help others, and shares her lived experience of anxiety and depression with us.

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.

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.

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.

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.

27Oct 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.

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.

15Oct 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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