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State of Care Report raises serious concerns about mental health inpatient services
The report is a reminder of the urgent need for investment in both community and inpatient mental health services. Read more
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Have mental health awareness campaigns had their day?
Campaigns have brought mental health out of the shadows. But is it time to move beyond awareness? Read more
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Life after loss
An economic evaluation which demonstrates the significant benefits of specialist counselling after baby loss Read more
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A new framework for community mental health services
Andy shares a helpful summary of the new NHS model for community mental health services Read more
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A new approach to complex needs
Could the NHS better support people with persistent physical symptoms of illness in primary care? Read more
We're driving change in mental health policy and practice
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Specialist baby loss counselling should be available for bereaved parents nationwide, says new Centre for Mental Health report
Our economic evaluation of the baby loss charity Petals, which provides counselling to women -
Primary care mental health service improves health and saves NHS money, finds new report
A psychological treatment service working in GP surgeries in Nottingham offers hope to people other services can’t help -
Remembering the 1 in 4
"We are your mothers, your brothers, your sisters and your sons. We are everywhere. We are the 1 in 4." -
Social care funding and mental health
What would a fair and sustainable settlement for social care look like for working age people with mental health difficulties? -
How can we be happy online?
Louise and Bernadka discuss the opportunities and challenges of technology, and how to encourage healthy online behaviour
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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....