Mental Health
Drillminister: ‘I’m the last chance of real democracy’
London’s next mayor? — Despite early criticism, the drill artist has emerged as one of the most passionate and determined candidates in this year’s London mayoral elections. We met him to hear more about his plans for the capital.
Written by: Jake Hall
Inside a music producer’s battle with epilepsy
When the world falls away — A new short film tells the story of Alex Parish, who has spent years struggling with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy – one of the more common, but mysterious, physical conditions.
Written by: Huck
The radio station giving a voice to the mental health movement
Tune in, turn up — Diversity Radio is a community-driven platform that gives people the chance to discuss, share and solve their struggles.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
Instagram does not care about your mental health
Losing likes — The app’s recent decision to get rid of ‘likes’ has been celebrated as a positive move for our collective wellbeing. But does it really make a difference?
Written by: Aimee Cliff
What would a joyful mental health space look like?
Building something new — Madlove is an ongoing community project, redesigning creative spaces where people can ‘go mad in a positive way’. Writer Emily Reynolds visits their latest site in St. Helens to discover why this fresh approach is so important.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
How austerity targeted... our mental health
Cut out: a decade of destruction — In the second instalment of our new series exploring the legacy of Tory cuts, writer Emily Reynolds examines their effects on the mental health sector.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
Protest art in the mental health movement
Can it really make a difference? — Misdiagnosis, benefit cuts, stigma and violence: a new exhibition tackles the biggest issues facing the UK mental health movement today.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
Love, sex & Google: living with OCD in the digital age
Online obsessions — The internet, with its promise of immediate answers, can be a battleground for people with OCD – particularly when it comes to relationships.
Written by: Clea Skopeliti
Dance, sport and the unspoken trauma of retirement
Exit stage right — Dancers and athletes can dedicate their entire life to their career, for it then to be cut short by the time they turn 30. This point of retirement – or ‘transition’ – can present a variety of issues spanning the physical, financial and psychological.
Written by: Rachael Healy
The complicated truth behind ‘cry for help’ overdoses
Desperate measures — As UK hospitals suffer from spiralling funding and dwindling resources, it can be hard to feel heard. For writer Ben Smoke, this desperation led to drastic action.
Written by: Ben Smoke