Terms of use

By using this site, you agree to be bound by the site’s Terms and Conditions set out in this document. If you do not wish to accept these Terms and Conditions, then please do not use the site.

back to top

Site use

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit or otherwise use the content of this site in any way except for your own personal, non-commercial use.

You agree to use the site for lawful purposes only. Your use must not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use of the site. Behaviour prohibited on this site includes: harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person; transmitting obscene or offensive content.

More information about site etiquette is contained in the site’s Discussion board guidelines.

back to top

Although there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to talking about mental distress, we’ve found that people prefer the language of distress, recovery, survival and pride to that of diagnostic labels. However, many people have contributed to this site and, in doing so, have used their own terminology to talk about their experiences. We respect their right to do so.

back to top

The content of this site is intended as general information and is not meant to take the place of advice from a qualified legal, health or other practitioner.

Although we have tried to ensure the appropriateness of all content, we cannot guarantee that this site will be suitable for everyone. For example, we cannot guarantee that all content is appropriate for children. In which case, we recommend that parents supervise children using this site.

Legal and policy information that appears on this site is relevant only to England and Wales. Users living in other parts of the United Kingdom or elsewhere should consult equivalent organisations in their own country for information.

back to top

Some links on this site go to external websites. MHM has no jurisdiction over, or affiliation to, such sites. Links imply neither endorsement nor a lack of endorsement.

Although you are free to link to the Open Up website, please check your links regularly to ensure your link hasn’t been broken in the event of site updates.

MHM reserves the right to request the removal of any link.

back to top

Several areas of the site (e.g. discussion boards, personal stories, database details) may express the views of external individuals or organisations. However, this content does not necessarily reflect the views of MHM.

Since inclusion on this site does not imply endorsement by MHM, any user who decides to contact groups or individuals featured on this site does so at their own risk.

back to top

Site changes

MHM shall have the right at any time to change, modify or discontinue any aspect or feature of this site, including, but not limited to, content, hours of availability, equipment necessary for access or use.

MHM reserves the right to change site Terms and Conditions and all other policy documents at any time by posting changes online. As a user of this site you agree to regularly review information posted online.

back to top

Site security

As the internet is not a secure