The festive period is fast approaching. For some, this period can be a real challenge for many different reasons. From losing someone significant, relationship breakdown and estrangement from loved...
Blogs
Personal stories told by people with lived experience of mental health issues who want to raise awareness of mental health and end stigma. Please note that our blog platform is reserved for our clients, staff and volunteers. We are not accepting articles from professional bloggers.
If your child is being bullied, it can be heartbreaking—but you’re not alone, and there’s a lot you can do to help. From personal experience, I know it can...
This week, as we celebrate Trustees’ Week, I want to take a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are at Mary Frances Trust to have such a dedicated,...
“If you think that someone you know is thinking about ending their life, it’s natural to feel concerned, especially if it’s someone you love. You may even want to...
In recognition of National PTSD Awareness Day (27 June), a female supporter of MFT with lived experience of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) shares powerful insights into the condition—explaining what it...
In celebration of Volunteers’ Week, Matthew, our Volunteer Coordinator, shares a heartfelt message of gratitude to all our incredible volunteers for their dedication and support. “We would like to...
For Diabetes Awareness Week (9–15 June 2025), we spoke to Parvin, our Community Connections Epsom, Ewell & Banstead Co-ordinator and a volunteer Diabetes Community Champion for Diabetes UK. Parvin...
For World Schizophrenia Day (24 May), we wanted to share some information about the condition which is often misunderstood and subject to a lot of misconceptions. We’ve asked Kat,...
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 around the theme of “communities”, we’ve been very lucky to get two wonderful videos from Advisory Group members, Alison and Isabella, who...
For National Hoarding Awareness Week, we’re raising awareness of hoarding and the support there is available to manage it through Mandi’s story, one of our clients who attended our...