Talking trauma: trying to be heard over toxic trauma rhetoric
Callum Young explains how unhelpful the way we talk about trauma as a society is, and outlines how we can foster more constructive conversations about trauma.
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Podcast: Thahmina Begum
Leeds-based artist and art psychotherapist, Thahmina Begum talks about how she uses art to help communities process racial and intergenerational trauma.
Election must encourage respect, participation and mentally healthier policies
With a general election around the corner, we’ve outlined some key recommendations we hope politicians, media and other organisations will embrace.
Mentally Healthier System Leaders Network
A learning network for mental health leaders in integrated care systems pursuing mental health equality locally.
Networks
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition
The Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition is a collaborative network of over 300 organisations, including mental health organisations, youth support services, educational institutions, and individuals. Hosted by Centre for Mental Health, the Coalition is dedicated to advocating for and influencing policy change in relation to the mental health needs of babies, children and young people.
Government should put every new policy through a ‘mental health test’, says charity
Government should put every new policy through a mental health policy test to prevent policies being implemented that are detrimental to mental health.
Policies for better mental health
This report calls for the Government to implement a mental health policy test to measure the mental health impact of policies before they’re adopted.
Mental Health Awareness Week: let’s create exercise opportunities for all
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Ed Davie looks into the lack of access to exercise for people disadvantaged by society.
Creating safer, more inclusive services: towards trauma-informed practice
Georgina Beadon Ekers and Kerry Mayers explain how their mental health trust creates safe and empowering services for people living with trauma.