6 reasons why you should take part in research
Following the launch of Participate, six people share why they chose to take part in mental health research.
Lead articles
“I’m working towards a healthy relationship with food, and with myself”
An anonymous blogger shares her experience of binge eating disorder and explains why research plays such a critical part in helping to improve stigma, understanding and treatments.
“I see in my daily work how mental health research can reclaim lives”
A scientist describes her experience of eating disorders, anxiety and depression – and why she’s committed to helping others through mental health research.
Social media and mental health: The facts behind the headlines
Social media: is it good or bad for our mental health?
“I still can't believe I ran the marathon for MQ”
This year, Sarah ran her first marathon and raised over £7,600 for MQ. She writes about why she chose MQ and what she hopes the money she raised can achieve.
“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’m starting to feel optimistic about the future for eating disorders
Hope is an MQ ambassador and mental health advocate. In this blog she explores her own experience of living with anorexia and asks what research might be able to do to prevent the development of eating disorders.
Eating disorders are not a choice – we must find new ways to tackle them
Thomas describes his battle with anorexia nervosa and how research brings him hope.