Stories

Frank's story

Frank's son Alan died by suicide at the age of 31. Frank now campaigns to prevent suicide for many mental health charities.

Jessica's story: running for my Dad's depression

Jessica would like to tell you about how her understanding of mental health changed when her dad was diagnosed with depression.

IDER

Megan and Lily make up the band IDER. They want to tell you why music is important for their mental health

My body: a trophy of the maternal journey

Jenny takes us through her maternal journey, from childbirth to watching her grown-up children start the next generation. She reflects on her relationship with her body along the way.

Fiona's story: giving back to the Mental Health Foundation

During my time when I experienced depression, my husband vowed we would find a way to thank our friends for the unstinting support they gave us during those dark days. We did this by fundraising for the Mental Health Foundation.

Kevin's story: anxiety, Tourette's and painting

Kevin experiences Tourette’s and anxiety and uses art as a form of escapism that allows him to express himself in ways that words cannot.

Simon’s story: living with social anxiety

Simon speaks about his experience of social anxiety: how it impacts him day to day, the social situations he finds the hardest and how he is learning to manage it.

Stephanie's Haircut for Mental Health

Stephanie Grieve chopped off 20 inches of hair to fundraise for the Mental Health Foundation.

Jasdeep's story: millennials' mental health

Jasdeep talks about the pressures that millennials face and how this impacts their mental health.

Nidhi's story: the impact of grief on my mental health

Nidhi lost someone very close to her. This impacted both her mental health and her life. She wants to share with you, both what she has been through and what she has learnt about grief and mental health.