In this powerful and personal blog, MFT client and SUN member Delia shares her journey of understanding dissociation — an experience she lived with for years without having the...
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.
Will joined MFT in May 2025 to provide peer support and practical assistance to help people regain control of their lives. He is a Lived Experience Practitioner for our...
To mark our Service User Network (SUN) turning 5 on 18 January 2026, we’ve invited Sindhu Vazhappulli, SUN Service Manager at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP),...
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...
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...