Young people from racialised communities re-imagining mental health support
We’re delighted to be partnering with UK Youth and The Diana Award in a project supported by People’s Postcode Lottery
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We’re Centre for Mental Health. We take the lead in challenging policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health.
The things we do for love: part 2
Ramone explores the role of hope in keeping us going through times of uncertainty and suffering
Ensure people with severe mental illness are eligible for flu vaccination, says Centre for Mental Health and Equally Well UK
In partnership with Equally Well UK, we’ve written to Nadhim Zahawi, Minister of State for Vaccinations, calling on the Government to ensure that no one with a severe mental illness is excluded from the vaccination programme
Council mental health champions share recovery ideas
Ed reflects on a recent event with our Local Councillor Mental Health Champions, and explains why local councils have such a vital role to play in Covid-19 recovery plans
Centre for Mental Health named among Charities of the Year to celebrate 25th anniversary of Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple, London
The Temple in Harrow will be fundraising to support us to respond to the needs of young people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Now or never
We’ve set out 10 key areas where mental health services need investment to meet the growing levels of need
Government urged to invest in preventing mental illness, improving NHS staff wellbeing and reducing waiting lists in this autumn’s Comprehensive Spending Review
Mental health services in England need to change radically to be fit for the future and respond to the aftermath of the pandemic
Is it OK not to be OK, or not?
“We must not go back to the culture of fear, suspicion and silence that for too long left people feeling alone and without hope.” Andy reflects on the response to Simone Biles’ decision not to continue competing in some Olympic events.
A question of justice: Exploring how the civil justice system responds to mental health and learning disabilities
Omar Salem explores the way mental health intersects with cases in the civil justice system, including within employment tribunals and family courts