Autism and Me: My experience
The following tells the story of a member of Tyneside and Northumberland Mind’s ‘Autism and Me’ and ‘ADHD and Me’ Triple A programme. Read on to discover how a misdiagnosis led to a...
Stories
Listen and read about the lived experiences of those with mental health struggles and know you are not alone.
Awareness, Acceptance, Action: Highlighting Autistic Lived Experiences
Autism Acceptance Month – Tyneside Mind The following article documents a Q&A Tyneside and Northumberland Mind had with clients of our ‘Autism and Me’ Northumberland Autistic Adult Support Programme, a...
The Story behind the sip: Lyall Coffee
Read on to uncover the powerful origin story behind Lyall Coffee, as told by founder Lindsay Lyall, a company brewing hope and a legacy with every pour. As a local mental health charity we can only do what we do...
125 Days, One Journey: A Fundraisers Story
We are incredibly proud to share the inspiring story of Mark Telford – a dedicated fundraiser, record-breaker, and passionate advocate for mental health. Mark set out to achieve something extraordinary: ru...
Beyond the Shoreline
Two years ago James set about walking the coast of Britain for Mind, now three months post-challenge he reflects on his experience pushing the limits of his body physically and mentally and the transformative im...
Unbound: Finding Freedom, Strength, and Support Through Creativity and Self-Discovery
Unbound: Finding Freedom, Strength, and Support Through Creativity and Self-Discovery By Lisa Here at Tyneside and Northumberland Mind we use the strong, extensive research connecting healthy coping strategies t...
James’ Triple A Experience
‘Triple A’ stands for Adult ADHD and Autism. A name and logo created by members of the service. The Triple A service was founded in March 2023 by Tyneside and Northumberland Mind and was designed to support anyo...
My anxious mind
Anxious minds By Anonymous The following piece explores anxiety and how it can impact a person. It is a raw, and candid piece, capturing what it can feel like to experience anxiety and how it can debilitate a pe...
Life with treatment-resistant depression
Life with treatment-resistant depression, my story By anonymous With advancements in mental health support happening every day, we invite you to read about one persons unique experience navigating treatment-resi...
