Leeds Mind Publications
Doorways in the Night
A beautifully produced book of "stories from the threshold of recovery" written and produced by people with experience of mental health problems. People who have the authority which comes from personal experience make a huge contribution to understanding what mental health problems are and what can aid recovery. This book is full of personal insights.
Several pieces originated in a creative writing course at SHIP and the book was produced by a group of Leeds-based service users called Local Voices and edited by Terry Simpson.
The book is beautifully and wittily illustrated by Barbara Kirk. Buy a copy now as a collector's item by writing to david@localvoices.org.uk
Minimum Standards - Maximum Effect
by Sophie Dinn 2003
This practical guide to improving service delivery to black and minority ethnic communities was taken up by National Mind for further development. With an introduction by Suman Fernando, it covers issues of cultural sensitivity across 6 standard areas: Respect, Information and Choice, Communication, Valuing Black Staff, Access and Partnership Working. Copies available £10 from Leeds Mind
£7.50
Leeds Mind Annual Reports
Leeds Mind Service Leaflets
National Mind
National Mind produces a range of leaflets and fact sheets on a wide range of mental health issues. A full list can be found at www.mind.org.uk/information/factsheets
