Our stories

Great Minds: Chris

“I want to be the guy that provides surprises and new experiences.”

As a peer practitioner, Chris is able to use the understanding and empathy that comes from his own lived experience of mental ill-health to support others on their recovery journey.

The Scentsationall smell of success

“Participants feel part of a team. Working towards a goal. Giving them a sense of achievement.”

A group of Mind residents have created their own small business to help develop work-related and social skills.

Rolling the dice – how young people are addressing difficult subjects

“Participants have found the program to be a valuable asset in forming self-care strategies and life skills.”

To help young people at one of our residential services to talk about mental ill-health, a Mind peer practitioner has made a life-sized board game.