“I’ve learned to embrace my differences”
On Autism Awareness Month, guest blogger Mair writes about her diagnosis of autism, how she embraces her differences and her hopes for what research can achieve.
Lead articles
“I lost my twenties to mental health problems because we simply don’t know enough. Research is the answer”
MQ ambassador James makes a personal case for more funding to be put into mental health research.
Why I attempted a Guinness World Record to raise money for MQ
In 2018 Leigh Timmis smashed the Fastest Cycle Across Europe record - while raising vital funds for mental health research. He spoke to us about his own experience of depression, preparing for the challenge and why he chose to support MQ.
“No police training could have mentally prepared me for a terrorist attack”
Guest Blogger Sophie had been a policewoman for 3 months when she was called to the London Bridge attack in 2017. She talks about the impact it had on her mental health - and how she’s found hope for the future.
Things I Now Know: Louise Arseneault
Louise Arseneault is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at King's College London. As part of this new series, we spoke to her about things in life she's learned, her influences and her inspirations...
“Living with social anxiety, Christmas can feel full of pressure”
Guest blogger Claire describes how she’s learned to live with social anxiety, her hopes for mental health research and why Christmas can still be a challenging time.
Things I Now Know: Johannes Gräff
We spoke to MQ Fellow Johannes Gräff about things in life he's learned, his influences and his inspirations...
"Bullies told me I would never amount to anything"
Mother and daughter Helen and Megan speak about Megan's experience of being bullied - and how it's impacted her mental health.