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A space to talk
What works in supporting young people who struggle with self-harm? Read more
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Children of the millennium
One child in twelve has behavioural problems, putting them at risk of a lifetime of disadvantage and poor health Read more
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The unspoken frontier: meeting the emotional needs of people with cancer
Moira from Macmillan Cancer Support looks at what is needed to support the mental health of people facing cancer Read more
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Children’s mental health services: the data behind the headlines
Andy takes a look at latest data on waiting times, service provision and funding Read more
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Housing and the Mental Health Act: a ‘duty of care’
Cllr Andrew Gordon highlights the negative impact that being detained under the Mental Health Act can have on someone's housing situation Read more
We're driving change in mental health policy and practice
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NHS and local authorities should invest in support for young people who self-harm, says Centre for Mental Health report
Our new evaluation looks at what works in supporting young people who are struggling with self-harm -
Government, NHS, schools and local authorities should do more to support children with persistent behavioural problems
One child in every twelve in the UK risks having behavioural problems from a young age into their teenage years -
Centre for Mental Health welcomes BMA call for greater investment in action to prevent poor mental health
We warmly welcome the BMA’s call for a ‘cradle to grave’ approach to mental health prevention. -
Lottery Boost Set To Strengthen The Mental Health, Wellbeing and Skills of Birmingham’s Young African Caribbean Men
Young African Caribbean men across Birmingham will benefit from National Lottery funding, thanks to a life-changing scheme initiated by Birmingham Repertory Theatre, First Class Legacy, Centre for Mental Health and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. -
Centre for Mental Health welcomes Government Pledge to help schools support wellbeing and boost suicide prevention
"Too many children are left without help until they reach a crisis"
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Our Work
Children & Young People
1 in 5 children will experience a mental health problem at some point during childhood, but many do not get effective and timely support. We’re working to change this…
Criminal Justice
90% of prisoners have a mental health or substance misuse problem; we’re working to ensure more get the right help where and when they need it…
Economics
Our economic analysis demonstrates both the human and financial costs of mental health problems, and highlights how much money society could save through better support
Employment
The majority of people with mental health problems want to work, but often the support they need is not available. We’re making sure more people get the right help when they want it…
Physical & Mental Health
Physical health problems make mental health problems worse, and vice versa. We're finding ways to fix this by understanding how these complex needs can be better addressed together
Veterans
Most former Service people make a successful transition to civilian life but some experience mental health problems and we’re finding ways to offer them effective help
Changing Policy
We have been changing and influencing mental health policy for 30 years and we're still doing so....