Fit for purpose?
This report from the Mental Health Research Group calls for systemic change in the ways mental health research is planned, funded and delivered in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Podcast: Graham Durcan
Thea speaks to Graham about mental health in prisons, and why a fundamental culture-change is so vital
The future of prison mental health care in England
In some ways, prisons are less safe than they were 15 years ago. Our recommendations will help to make people safer.
Continuity of care is crucial for people in prison with mental health difficulties
Our latest review of prison mental health care in England
Ask how I am
Supporting emotional health among people living with long term conditions
Urgent action required as stresses of Covid place added strain on mental health of people with long-term conditions
Our new research with National Voices finds that people living with long-term physical health problems need better support for their mental health
Behaviour and mental health: towards a new approach
Kadra reflects on the current rhetoric around behaviour in schools, and urges those in policy and practice to re-imagine their approach
Trying something new
Improving boys’ and young men’s mental health through sports and creative activities
Creative and sporting activities make mental health support more accessible for boys and young men, says Centre for Mental Health research
Mental health services should be more flexible and informal to reach out to boys and young men, according to our latest research
Responses to Naomi Osaka show deep-seated prejudices about mental health still need to be rooted out, says Centre for Mental Health
“When someone at work raises concerns about their mental health, it’s vital that they are taken seriously, and met with a compassionate and sensitive response”