30Jun 22
The benefits of exercise on mental health
Today's guest blogger is Ali from GiftFit- Ali writes of the link between physical and mental health and the benefits of regular exercise.
24Jun 22
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the workplace
Today's guest blogger, Gemma from View HR, writes about the importance of an inclusive work place and how to support LGBTQ+ employees.
24Jun 22
A conversation about pride month with Linda O’Sullivan and John Nevin
Today, CEO Linda and group facilitator John talk about pride and what it means to the community.
22Jun 22
How finding the right work environment improved my mental health
Today's guest blogger is Melissa Boyle from b4b marketing, who writes about how finding a healthy work environment improved her mental health.
20Jun 22
Me, my family and my mental health journey…
Huge thanks to our guest blogger and friend of Dorset Mind, Tom Hodgson for writing so candidly about his own mental health journey and what becoming a new dad taught him about his own wellbeing.
16Jun 22
It’s a roller coaster ride, but what a ride!
Today's returning guest blogger is Nick Rowe who writes candidly about fatherhood and who and what helped him along the way.
09Jun 22
Cycling and my Mental Health
Today's guest blogger is Jon mead who writes about his journey with cycling and taking on new challenges to improve his Mental Health
07Jun 22
Benefits of Biking
Our second Bike Week Blogger Jack Sherwin writes of how cycling has improved his Mental health and his confidence to do the unimaginable.
07Jun 22
BMX bike your way to wellbeing!
Todays guest blogger writes about how engaging in a social sport such as BMX can benefit mental and physical wellness.
03Jun 22
My Journey: Volunteer to Team Leader
My journey with Dorset Mind began when a friend from work who was also a trustee at Dorset Mind suggested that I might like to become a volunteer.
26May 22
Wellness and Wellbeing-The Link
This weeks guest blogger Sarah Hopkins write about the link between physical and mental wellbeing and her own wellness journey.
19May 22
Connecting with the Earth to support mental wellbeing
Thanks to our GAP Project Coordinator Sharon Best for her piece on the benefits that come from reconnecting with nature.
19May 22
The Missing Link – Meditation
Huge thanks to our guest blogger Ben for his insightful piece about the benefits of including meditation in your wellness routine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
