People’s stories

Some of the people we support have bravely shared their experience of mental health and the support they received from Bradford District and Craven Mind.

If you have used our services and would like to share your story with us please reach out by email or speak to a practitioner at Bradford District and Craven Mind. Stories can be published anonymously to protect your identity.

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Blog stories

Paul’s story

Read Paul’s story

Video stories

Anna’s Story

“Since getting support, I have been able to turn negative thoughts into positives.”

 

Tom’s Story

“I felt better after talking and learning about my mental health and knowing I can get help.”

 

Aditi’s story, spoken by Ife

“We talk about my past and how to move on from it in a positive way.“

Read Aditi’s story

Ian’s story

“I was struggling to make friends and get out.”

Read Ian’s story

Nadia’s story, spoken by Karis

“I feel more positive about my future and what’s possible.”

Read Nadia’s story

 

Mike’s story

Mike tells us about his experience volunteering as a befriender and how it inspired him to join the staff team.

Have a story you’d like to share?

We would love to hear from you. To help challenge the stigma of mental health and raise awareness share your personal story. We are particularly interested to hear from people who have been supported by Bradford District and Craven Mind’s services.

To tell your story contact [email protected]. Our friendly communications team will tell your story in a way that you are comfortable with. You can be anonymous if you prefer. 

 

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Write Mind is our client-led quarterly newsletter. You can download a copy to read online or find out when the next edition is available to pick up from Bradford District and Craven Mind’s reception. 

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Write Mind

Quarterly client-led newsletter (printed)

Write Mind is our client-led quarterly newsletter. You can download a copy to read online or find out when the next edition is available to pick up from Bradford District and Craven Mind’s reception. 

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