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“I thought it would be impossible to make such a complete recovery, but I have.”

After a bad psychotic episode, Robyn thought it would be impossible to make a full recovery. But thanks to her mix of meds, CBT and the crisis team she is now back doing her degree ➡️ bit.ly/4h1e7zs
In black type on a white background, it says: “My message for anyone out there who is having a bad psychotic episode or is struggling with their mental health in any way is that there is hope.” The bottom two lines, which have have a pink wash over them, for emphasis, say : “The dark does become light again.” At the bottom it is signed off Robyn in bold
February 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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This is my interview with the remarkable Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna who was murdered two years ago. If you're feeling pissed off/terrified at the state of the world, I think Esther will give you some hope in humanity
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‘I forgive the girl and boy for what they’ve done. If I didn’t, the hate would eat away at me’: Esther Ghey on life after the murder of her daughter Brianna
Transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death by two 15-year-olds. The killers had been radicalised on the dark web, while the victim was trapped in an online world of her own. Now her mother...
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February 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Sometimes we worry about the mental health of friends and loved ones, but we don’t want to tell them we’re worried.

Thanks to Murphys Sketches for the beautiful illustration showing there are lots of ways to begin that conversation. And what better time to start than today, #TimeToTalkDay
An illustration. At the top it says "Time to talk. Ways to ask 'Are you okay?' (without asking 'are you okay?')" Beneath are the words and illustrations. "Do you fancy a brew?" – two coffee cups. "Shall we go for a walk?" – a drawing of the sun. "Let's have a good natter." – a phone. "I'm in no rush." – an alarm clock. "Can I help you with anything?" – a washing line with baby clothes. "I was just thinking about you!" – bluey-white clouds. At the bottom it is tagged Murphys Sketches
February 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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My interview with Shari Franke, the daughter of the once-celebrated family blogger Ruby Franke who was convicted last year of child abuse
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‘The nice version of her was manufactured for YouTube’: my mum, the family vlogger who became a child abuser
Ruby Franke was a social media star who made viral videos about her six children and perfect-seeming life – until she was jailed for child abuse. Now her eldest daughter Shari is telling her side of t...
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January 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Sometimes life feels like one step forward, two steps back 1/7
Two cats, one black and one black and white, sitting on white stairs.
January 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Hey Bluesky! What's your small victory today? ☺️
January 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Sir Tony Blair shared his thoughts on mental health this weekend... we thought we would add our own thoughts.
Dear Sir Tony Blair, We agree. We do need a proper conversation about mental health. Mental health problems are just as real as physical health problems and we’re in the middle of a mental health crisis. Change is possible and the solutions are out there. But we must start from a place of understanding and face the reality of what is really happening. The reality is that mental health accounts for 20% of all health issues but only gets 10% of NHS funding. The reality is that there are 2 million people in England currently sat on waiting lists for mental health support. And the reality is that the increasing welfare bill is a symptom of our increasing mental health crisis, not a cause. To have a proper conversation, mental health must be taken as seriously as physical health. And we must recognise the social factors that are driving up mental illness. For example, life’s ‘ups and downs’ are harder to brush off when you’re living in poverty or experiencing racism. It's possible to create a mentally healthy nation - but we need the UK government to take the brave steps necessary to get there. This means investing in prevention, early intervention and improving access to services that get people back to thriving lives. Until then, we’ll carry on fighting for people to get the support and respect they deserve. And we won’t stop until they’ve got it. Mind
January 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM