Mental health after the Referendum
The recent EU referendum has brought about momentous political changes in just three weeks. Andy Bell discusses the potential impact and what the next steps should be.
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Centre welcomes further investment for mental health support in custody
We welcome an announcement by the Government of an extra £12 million investment in Liaison & Diversion services, which support people with mental health problems in police stations and courts.
Traumatic brain injury costs £15 billion a year in the UK, says new research
New research highlights the human and societal costs of traumatic brain injury, and its significant impact upon both mental health and risk of offending.
Traumatic brain injury: Ash’s story
Ash’s experience of traumatic brain injury
Children wait ten years for mental health support, says review from Centre for Mental Health
We released a new report today highlighting that the majority of children and young people with mental health issues wait too long for support.
Housing support is an essential part of mental health care, says Centre for Mental Health report
People using mental health services should get access to high quality housing support when they need it, says a report published today by Centre for Mental Health.
Briefing 49: A basic need
Recent changes to housing policy have affected housing benefits and the provision of affordable housing. There are concerns that they will adversely affect those living with severe and enduring mental health problems.
Preventing prison suicide: perspectives from the inside
We’re working with the Howard League for Penal Reform to prevent suicide in prisons. Through interviewing people with current or previous experience of prison, we explored what contributes to vulnerability and risk of suicide in prison.
Good relationships and support essential to reduce risk of suicide among prisoners, says research from Centre for Mental Health and Howard League
New research investigates the rise of suicides in prisons and how these can be prevented.
Report challenges ability of NHS to achieve parity of esteem
Andy Bell reflects on a report highlighting that in many areas, mental health service funding is not filtering through to the organisations that provide care.