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.
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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 healthier nation and encourages all political parties to adopt them.
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
Our response to the events taking place in Israel and Palestine.
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
A mentally healthier nation
We’re campaigning for policies to improve mental health in the UK to be adopted as part of a 10-year, cross-government mental health strategy.
Government suicide prevention strategy sets out essential actions but must be backed up with sufficient resources, says Centre for Mental Health
The Government’s new strategy sets out some vital actions across government to save lives, but it is unclear how these will be resourced
It’s getting hot in here: extreme temperatures and mental health
Holly explores the unequal impact of rising temperatures and sets out why action on climate change should be considered a priority in protecting mental health worldwide