Coping as a carer - Bryony's story

Tim explains how he manages his mental health with the food eats. Find out more about depression http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/about-depression Get more info on how food can affect your mood http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/food-and-mood Show notes > http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/mind-podcast-food-and-mood

Sarah talks to us about her experience of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). See our info on SAD > http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/ Show notes tbc

Bryony talks about what it's like caring for her mother whilst also living with bipolar. See our info on coping as a carer > http://ow.ly/ShpFt Find out more about bipolar > http://ow.ly/ShpJs Show notes http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/mind-podcast-being-a-carer-with-bipolar/

Clarissa describes her experience of being in traditional inpatient care and in a therapeutic community. She also tells us how her writing and creativity have helped her with her mental health and shares a poem with us.

Faisal explains why he didn't feel able to talk to friends and family when he first started experiencing obsessions and compulsions and have CBT has helped him manage. Show notes > http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/mind-podcast-living-with-ocd/

President of Mind, Stephen Fry, thanks everyone for their help support people with mental health problems over the past year, and reminds us how hard the festive season can be for some. If you are struggling this Christmas, Mind's twitter follower's tips and advice for coping may help > https://storify.com/MindCharity/coping-at-christmas

Stephen Fry, Mind President, talks about supporting the mental health charity. Recorded while in the studio for a Radio 4 Christmas appeal - see http://bit.ly/FryAppeal

Mind ambassador Anna Williamson talks to Pat about his work providing training to mental health teams who may use restraint. Find out more about our campaign http://ow.ly/PnUKw

Mind ambassador Anna Williamson talks to Rachel about her experience of being restrained in hospital. Join our campaign http://www.mind.org.uk/crisiscare

Heart FM DJ Matt Wilkinson talks to Gus Marshall about his experience of anxiety and panic attacks. Read a transcript of the Mindcast: http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/mind-podcast-anxiety-and-panic-attacks/ Find out more about anxiety and panic attacks: http://www.mind.org.uk/anxiety