Your Stories

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Read real accounts from people who have experienced mental health problems or issues, either themselves or as a friend, family member or carer - and find out just how your support can make a difference to their lives.

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Bringing Back Nicola
Bringing Back Nicola

Nicola developed anxiety and depression after a series of difficult events in her life took their toll. Read her story.

Kelly B's Story
Kelly B's Story

Kelly has experienced depression, anorexia, anxiety and bipolar disorder. She finds that exercise is the most effective method for managing her mental health.

Heide's Story: Bipolar and Becoming an Artist
Heide's Story: Bipolar and Becoming an Artist

After Heide was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, she discovered through drawing that art allows her to share her experiences and help others feel less alone.

Jo's Story: Battling "The Beast" of Depression
Jo's Story: Battling "The Beast" of Depression

Jo has experienced depression since her teens. Her journey through several crises and diagnoses has brought her to a much better place.

Steph's Story: Learning to Lean on Friends
Steph's Story: Learning to Lean on Friends

Steph has suffered with mental health problems since her teens and is starting to learn to reach out to friends and family for help.

Melissa's Story: Finding a Treatment that Works
Melissa's Story: Finding a Treatment that Works

Melissa struggled with severe depression for years before finally finding a treatment that worked for her.

Karolina's Story: A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way
Karolina's Story: A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way

Karolina talks about how exercise helps her manage depression.

Wendy's Story: Accepting Depression as a Part of Me
Wendy's Story: Accepting Depression as a Part of Me

Wendy experienced depression and panic attacks, and has learned how to accept and cope with them.

Barry's story: Tourette's and True Love
Barry's story: Tourette's and True Love

Barry talks about living with Tourette's Syndrome and finding the love of his life.

Naomi's story: "We need to encourage children to be healthy and active"
Naomi's story: "We need to encourage children to be healthy and active"

Naomi talks about an initiative that gives children the chance to play freely and safely in the street.

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