The Legal Stuff
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The Small Print
Here's what you need to know:
Who Are We?
Our website address is: https://mindedboggle.com.
Community-Driven Website and Content
The website and content are created by individuals from the Minded Boggle Community, based in the UK, who have experienced mental health challenges and want to inspire others to strive towards a brighter future.
Our approach is non-judgemental and positive
Our goal is to offer insightful wellbeing information that genuinely makes a difference. We understand that self-improvement can be tough, and the last thing you need is to battle self-criticism.
We are not trained professionals
While we don't have professional training, we have something equally valuable, real-life experiences that we have been able to overcome. Our expertise comes from living through mental struggles rather than from a traditional educational background.
We urge caution when browsing through content
It's possible that certain materials may contain triggers that can be difficult to confront. Our recommendation for users is to disengage and seek support if they begin to feel overwhelmed by these triggers.
Our Content is not designed to be a substitute for professional treatments
We encourage our users to seek out professional or medical services. Especially if/when they experience significant distress.
How we protect your Privacy:
Comments
When a visitor leaves a comment on our site, we gather the information displayed in the comment form, along with the visitor's IP address and browser user agent string to identify spam.
Media
It is recommended that you avoid uploading images this website. This is because visitors to websites can download and extract sensitive information from the images, which may compromise your privacy and security.
Cookies
At our site, we utilise cookies to enhance your experience. If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for your convenience. This way, you won't have to re-enter your details the next time you leave a comment. These cookies will remain for one year. We also use a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies when you visit our login page. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.
Additional Cookies
Once you have logged in, we create several cookies to save your login details and screen preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies last for a year. If you select "Remember Me", your login will persist for two weeks. Should you log out of your account, the login cookies will be deleted. When you create or modify an article, another cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie does not contain any personal information and only indicates the post ID of the article you edited. It will expire after 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Our articles may contain embedded content, such as videos, images, and articles, from other websites. Please note that this embedded content functions in the same way as if you had visited the other website directly. It's important to be aware that these websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and embed additional third-party tracking tools to monitor your interaction with their embedded content. This includes tracking your interaction with the content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How long we retain your data
When you leave a comment, we keep the comment and its metadata for an indefinite period. This is to ensure that we can automatically approve any follow-up comments instead of holding them in a moderation queue. In the event that a user registers on our website, the personal information stored in their user profile is also retained. All users have the ability to view, edit, or delete their personal information, with the exception of their username. Additionally, website administrators can access and modify this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account or have commented on our website, you can ask for an exported file of the personal information we have on you, which includes any data you've given us. Additionally, you can ask us to delete all personal data we have on you. Please note that this does not include data we are required to keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Where your data is sent
Automated spam detection service will be used to review visitor comments.
What we do with your data
We take your privacy seriously at Minded Boggle. The following outlines how we handle the information you provide us and what we do with it:
- Public comments are monitored by us to remove unhelpful or triggering comments. We also encourage users to be mindful of what they post.
- Your feedback is valuable to us as it helps us improve our current and future content.
- If you wish to share personal stories with us, we request that you do so through private correspondence.
- We prohibit the sharing of personal information such as real names and locations to prevent public access. We cannot be held responsible for any consequences that may arise from the sharing of such information.
- Cookies are used on our site to track anonymous data, which helps us improve our services and content. We encourage users to clear their cookies and browser cache periodically to maintain smooth device performance. See our Cookie Policy for more information.
- Personal information shared with us is used to enhance the quality of our content and ensure it meets our users’ needs.
- In case of emergency mental health issues, we are not equipped to provide immediate assistance. We encourage users to seek out professional treatments and support if they find themselves struggling with anything.
To ensure a safe and positive experience:
- You must be over the age of 18 and committed to making positive changes in your life.
- You are not currently in the midst of a mental episode that requires immediate medical attention or poses a risk to yourself or others.
- The content provided by Minded Boggle is intended for self-help purposes only and should not be used to manipulate or diagnose yourself or others.
- You agree not to use our content to criticise or blame others.
- Our in-depth content is designed to assist with overcoming trauma and other adverse experiences, but should be used with caution.
- You are dedicated to stabilising your mental wellbeing and avoiding victimhood.
- You are committed to approaching this process with transparency and honesty.
- Any comments or posts must be considerate and respectful. If you encounter problematic or triggering Content, please contact us directly at admin@mindedboggle.com or mindedboggle@gmail.com.
- You are committed to forgiveness, both for yourself and others, in regards to past events.
- Redistribution of our content without our written consent is prohibited.
- You accept responsibility for your own behaviours.
You are voluntarily engaging in this process and not being coerced or forced into self-improvement. - You understand that mental illness does not have a definitive cure and treatment is a lifelong adaptive process.
- While our information serves as trusted advice and recommendations, it is not an instruction manual. Users are not required to engage in anything they do not want to.
Credits, References and Sources
When conducting your own mental health research, it is crucial to rely on credible and well-regarded sources to ensure the information you gather is accurate and trustworthy.
We often use these to double-check and research facts, terms, and concepts, and we recommend you do the same. If multiple reputable sources agree, you can consider the information reliable.
We recommend several reputable resources that we use ourselves:
Government and Health Organisation Websites:
Websites like those of the Institute of Mental Health, the World Health Organization, British Psychology Society and the Office of National Statistics provide comprehensive information, statistics, and guidelines that are backed by extensive research and expert consensus. We use these to gather latest research and statistics.
Other (UK) Websites that can be invaluable when embarking on a journey of self-help
Online Courses
Online courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your mental health by providing access to a wide range of resources and expert knowledge. These courses are designed to teach you practical methods and techniques that can be easily integrated into your daily life, helping you manage stress, improve emotional resilience, and foster a positive mindset. With topics ranging from mindfulness practices to cognitive-behavioural strategies, you can choose courses that fit your specific needs and learning pace.
We used alison, a free learning website with a wide range of different courses, to extend our psychological understanding. Other sites we recommend are coursera and
udemy.Please note: Charges may apply if opting for diploma’s or specialist courses.
Content and Media Creation
Canva.com; We utilise the Canva platform extensively for content composition, leveraging the AI Generation tools to create artwork and media. Additionally, we benefit from their rewrite feature, which helps make our content more digestible. Canva.com has consistently supported our creative needs with reliable and innovative solutions.
Books by Experts
Books authored by renowned psychologists or psychiatrists can provide in-depth insights into specific mental health topics. Look for authors who are recognised experts in their field. Some books on my shelf include;
“The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained” – Marc Pattenden (Published by DK)
“How Psychology Works: Applied psychology visually explained” – Jo Hemmings (Published by DK)
“Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the world of Neurodiversity” – Louise Gooding (Published by DK)
“The Little Book of Psychology” – Emily Ralls and Caroline Briggs (Published by Summersdale)
“How to talk so little kids will listen to you” – By Joanna Faber and Julie King (Published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction)
“How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk” By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish (Published By Bonnier Publishing Fiction)
“The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Proven Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind” – By Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel Siegel (Published By Little, Brown Book Group)
“No-drama Discipline: The Whole-brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind” – By Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson (Published by Scribe Publications)
“The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)” – by Philippa Perry (Published by Penguin)
