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Mind @mind.org.uk · 2d

Thank you for supporting Mind this World Mental Health Day, Carmen 💙 ^Elen

Mind @mind.org.uk · 3d

We know how hard it is to be put on a waiting list when you're in need of support now. If you'd like a safe space to share how you're feeling, please know our national Support Line is here to listen in the meantime. You can reach them on 0300 102 1234, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm 📞 Take care ^Bekah

Mind @mind.org.uk · 3d

It sounds like you've been waiting a long time to receive counselling from your local Mind, Barsha, and we're really sorry to hear that. Have you reached out to them recently to see if they have an update on how much longer you'll have to wait?

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 3d

Remember our national Support Line is here in the meantime if you need a safe space to share how you're feeling and get some emotional support. You can reach our team on 0300 102 1234, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm 📞 Take care ^Bekah

Mind @mind.org.uk · 3d

We're so glad to hear that you had a good experience at your therapy assessment, Victoria. We know how daunting and draining this process can be, so we're glad to hear it went well. We hope that you won't have to wait too long to get therapy with your local Mind 💙

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 4d

This needs to change. It’s not good enough.

Headline image showing a BBC News story titled “Mental health patient waited 100 hours for a bed” with a photo of Colchester Hospital. Text above asks, “How many more headlines like this do we need to see before change happens?”

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 11d

Thank you so much for supporting Mind, Özlem! 💙 ^Elen

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 20d

While we're certain your project will represent mental health issues respectfully, we have to adopt this policy in order to prioritise the mental wellbeing of our supporters.

If you would be interested in fundraising in a different way, we would be delighted to still have your support 💙 ^Bekah

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 20d

This is because we have a very large and diverse supporter base and in order to protect our brand and the wellbeing of our supporters, we have to make sure that everything in the public eye with Mind branding reflects our values.

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 20d

We're incredibly touched that you'd like to support Mind. Unfortunately, we are not able to endorse, or accept fundraising from material that we have not been involved in creating ourselves. This includes single releases, publications and some artwork.

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 25d

Last year, the average length of stay in a mental health hospital was longer for under 18s than most adult groups.

We urgently need more funding and investment in early mental health support to prevent these long hospital stays. 6/6

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 25d

CTOs rose by 17% last year. That’s not progress.

The bill needs to be reformed. Limit CTOs to 12 months and address the racial disparities. 5/6

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 25d

Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) don’t work. They don’t stop hospital readmissions and people don’t know how to get off them.

Black people are 8.5 times more likely to be put on one. 4/6

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 25d

There were 52,000 detentions under the Mental Health Act in 2024/2025.

Black people were 4 times more likely to be detained. 3/6

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 25d

When will the UK government properly address the
serious issues with the Mental Health Act?

It needs urgent and more ambitious reform to tackle racial injustices and to better support young people. 2/6

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 25d

Mental health support isn’t equal.

People from racialised communities face worse outcomes and unfair treatment.

The UK government needs to go further to stamp out racism in the Mental Health Act for good

These stats below are from England only. 1/6

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 26d

Thank you all so much for fundraising for Mind! We couldn't do what we do without incredible supporters like you 💙 ^Elen

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 26d

This is just amazing, team 💙 Thank you all so much for your wonderful support, it really means the world to us! ^Elen

Mind @mind.org.uk · 26d

Welcome to Team Mind, Neil! We're thrilled to have you running for us next year and we're very grateful to have your support 💙 Good luck with the training! ^Elen

Mind @mind.org.uk · 28d

Find our racism and mental health info here: www.mind.org.uk/information-...

And the Migrants’ Rights Network ‘know your rights’ guide here: migrantsrights.org.uk/resources/kn...

Racism and mental health

Explore the shocking facts and figures about racism and mental health, including key findings from Mind's own research report. Learn about the inequalities now.

www.mind.org.uk

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 28d

We're here for you 💙

And if you’re a migrant looking to understand your rights, we’ve supported @migrantsrights.bsky.social to create a ‘know your rights’ guide. We’ll add the link in the comments.

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 28d

Here are a few options:

📃 Visit our page on racism and mental health (link in the comments)
📞 Call our support line: 0300 102 1234
🫂 Join our online community, Side by Side
📍 Get in touch with your local Mind (you can find yours on our website)

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 28d

If you’re feeling anxious or unsafe, know that you’re not alone in this.

We want you to know that you’re safe here, at Mind. We’re here for you. Please reach out if you need a bit of support with your mental health.

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 28d

We’re seeing a lot of racist rhetoric in the UK right now, including against refugees and asylum seekers. That feels frightening and exhausting - especially for those of us from racialised communities.

Seeing this so close to home can be scary. And it can take a toll on our mental health.

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Mind @mind.org.uk · Sep 11

Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone.

Share the load. We're here.

Talk to us:

Support line: 0300 102 1234
open 9am-6pm, Monday - Friday

Email us:
[email protected]

Contact your local Mind:
find yours on our website

Use our online forum:
Side By Side

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