Not in school
Research shows that escalating rates of mental health problems among young people, long waiting lists and rejected referrals fuel school absences.
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The economic and social costs of mental ill health
This report finds that mental ill health costs England £300 billion a year. This equates to double the entire NHS budget and is comparable, economically, to having a pandemic every year.
Mental health in later life
Poor mental health is sometimes regarded as an unavoidable part of becoming older; we address this assumption and suggest recommendations on how to create better mental health for older people.
Manifesto for a mentally healthier nation
This manifesto puts forth the policies we outlined in A mentally healthy nation and encourages political parties to include them in their manifestos for the 2024 General Election.
Equality in mental health: Strategy 2021-2025
1 July 2021 “No health without justice, no quality without equality” Centre for Mental Health is an independent, not for profit thinktank. We are dedicated to eradicating mental health inequalities and fighting injustice by changing policy and practice. We have been at the heart of some of the most important changes in policy and practice
So no one told me life was gonna be this way: reflecting on recovery after Matthew Perry’s death
David Woodhead explains how the death of the star prompted him to look at his own addiction and sobriety with fresh eyes.
Centre for Mental Health statement of solidarity with people affected by events in the Middle East
Events taking place in Israel and Palestine over the last month have been deeply distressing to witness for millions of people worldwide. Conflict, violence and oppression pose an existential threat to human life, and they leave a legacy of great harm to people’s mental health that can last for generations yet to be born. This
Our impact
We are dedicated to eradicating mental health inequalities and fighting injustice by changing policy and practice.
Briefing 62: A constant battle
A Constant Battle investigates how experiences of racism towards both parents and children affect their mental health and parent-child interactions
On the right track to a mentally healthier nation?
Andy reflects on the ramifications of announcements and assertions at this week’s Conservative Party conference