Centre for Mental Health marks 30 years of ground-breaking research
The Centre marked 30 years of life-changing research with an event hearing from the Minister for Community and Social Care.
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Personality disorder and complex needs
Two-thirds of prisoners and about half of people under probation supervision are estimated to have personality disorder traits, yet only a small proportion get any support.
Better support for people with personality disorder needed at every stage of criminal justice system, says new briefing paper
Two-thirds of prisoners and about half of people under probation supervision are estimated to have personality disorder traits, yet only a small proportion get any support.
Tribute to Steve Onyett
Steve Morgan offers a tribute to Steve Onyett, former member of staff at Centre for Mental Health, who recently passed away.
Aiming for ‘zero suicides’
Centre for Mental Health was commissioned by the East of England Strategic Clinical Networks to evaluate activity taking place in four local areas in the region through a pilot programme to extend suicide prevention into communities.
More likely to re-offend?
A study published this week in the Lancet Psychiatry journal has sparked debate about the links between mental health and criminal justice.
Sean Duggan awarded honorary degree
He was awarded the honorary degree of Master of Science for his major contribution to criminal justice and mental health.
Improving England’s mental health: the first 100 days and beyond
Our plan for what the Government must do the first 100 days of the new Parliament to improve mental health
National organisations call on new government to make mental health a priority in emergency budget
Six of England’s leading mental health organisations have joined forces to produce a plan for what the Government must do the first 100 days of the new Parliament to improve the lives of people with mental health problems.
Centre welcomes Government pledge to change Mental Health Act police powers
“Changing the Mental Health Act to reduce the use of police custody in an emergency and investing in better places of safety are welcome steps towards better crisis care for people with mental health problems,” Centre for Mental Health chief executive Sean Duggan said today.