Fiona Thomas | Fiona Thomas is a mental health blogger talking openly about depression and anxiety over at www.fionalikestoblog.com and tweeting @fionalikes

Don't push the topic, let them lead the way.

If a teacher has a day off work, there's often so much to do that they'd rather just go in.

It seems that chasing the elusive idea of happiness is pointless, but leaning into however you feel right now is not.

'Therapy for me is like breakfast. It’s necessary for my survival.'

It might not be a good idea to fill your child's day with hourly activities.

Today is officially known as Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day, that fateful day that we all knew was coming.

My mind calms down like I’m putting parts of it ‘back into place’

If you have a parent who is presented with a mental health problem, that's probably going to impact on the child — but not necessarily in a bad way.

I can’t dedicate the time required to become a walking encyclopedia of all things animal-friendly

'I felt like my life was over.'

'There's a direct connection between comments received and my mental health.'

If you're a pro, you'll also know how to fold a napkin into the shape of a swan.

‘He cried a lot for the first couple of weeks, which meant so did I.'

Approach the subject before you return to work.

'At least once a week I have this overwhelming feeling that I’m a faker.'

I refuse to get on board with companies who are slapping an ill-informed joke about OCD on a T-shirt to make a quick buck at the expense of others.

The worst thing you can do is say nothing.

'We try to go for a drink at least once a month to talk about non-work things.'

So much more energy.

‘I am now still left with industrial silicone floating around my body.'

Sometimes you just need the time to recharge.

Rest assured that time spent asleep is never time wasted.

Healthy eating can have a positive effect - but what should you eat?

Children aren't necessarily as carefree as you might think.

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