You’re not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is often the first step to recovery.
Fine and Dandi is a place where people can share their journey and how they cope with mental illness to show others that it’s okay to not be okay and that it is okay to talk about a problem without having to suffer in silence.
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year with 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week.

Mental Health
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year and in England. 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week.
You’re not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is often the first step to recovery.

Diversity
Fine and Dandi is a place where people can share their journey and how they cope with mental illness to show others that it’s okay to not be okay and that it is okay to talk about a problem without having to suffer in silence.

Inclusion
All stories online are by people who have suffered with mental illness and now want to share their journey
Together we can work towards ending the stigma around mental health, diversity and inclusion.
PERSONAL JOURNEYS
All stories online are by people who have suffered with mental illness and now want to share their journey to help others who may not be feeling themselves.
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone and we won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect they deserve.All stories online are by people who have suffered with mental illness and now want to share their journey to help others who may not be feeling themselves.
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone and we won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect they deserve.


Andy Hirst Fundraiser
A message from Gavin Fell
I wish I wasn’t having to write this post, but I really want to help a very close friend and a great person Andy Hirst, Andy has supported many people, people who have suffered from addictions, people who are finding things hard, and it’s now time to help him.
Andy who is from Newcastle, but currently lives out in the states suffered a major stroke, recently married and recently a father for the first time, having a stroke is horrendous, but this couldn’t have happened at a worse time, on top of all of that, Andy is having to cover his own medical bills and being a self employed artist this is proving to be very hard for him and his family, and we determined to help him in his time of need.
Christmas Appeal 2023
This year we once again be running our Christmas Present Appeal.
Last year our appeal allowed us to donate over 200 presents to children in the North East who may otherwise have woken up on Christmas day to nothing, this year we will be looking to donate even more.
No child should wake up on Christmas morning without a present, so if you would like to donate to our appeal, please get in touch.This year we once again be running our Christmas Present Appeal.
PRESENTS
Support us by donating a Chsrismtas Present this year.
DONATIONS
If you would prefer to make a donation we can buy a present on your behalf.
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