Growing stronger together
This report interrogates the chief causes of behavioural problems, like poverty and financial strain, and examines the factors that can contribute to healthy social development.
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A Mental Health Commissioner for England
This policy note explores how a Mental Health Commissioner could offer sustained leadership for mental health, drawing on existing examples in other countries.
Let communities lead: reflections on lived experience and identity on World AIDS Day
David’s reflection sheds light on the crucial need to listen and learn from people living with HIV if we are to realise the interventions required to improve mental health and well-being.
Podcast: Andrew Kaye Kauffmann
Writer in Residence, Andrew K Kauffmann and Thea Joshi sit down to discuss the realities of living with OCD, from the initial diagnosis to the present day.
The state of children and young people’s mental health in 2023
Zainab and Nick summarise NHS Digital 2023 data on young people’s mental health.
Centre for Mental Health celebrates dedicated trustees as they take on new roles
We’re celebrating three long-serving trustees, Sir Andrew Dillon, Lord Keith Bradley and Poppy Jaman OBE as they take on new roles in our organisation and beyond.
A sermon that no one will hear? The clarion call to act urgently on men’s mental health
Our Writer in Residence, Andrew K Kauffmann draws attention to the complexities that are often overlooked when talking about men’s mental health.
Today’s Autumn Statement is a missed opportunity to prioritise the nation’s mental health
Responding to the Chancellor’s autumn statement announcement, Andy Bell, chief executive of Centre for Mental Health, said: “Today’s autumn statement indicates that the Government is not prioritising the nation’s mental health”.
20 years of Individual Placement & Support in Europe: Trust, cooperation and hope
Julie Bailie reflects on how IPS has become a social movement for change over the last 20 years
Government’s Back to Work Plan brings welcome investment in supported employment but worrying threat of benefit sanctions, says Centre for Mental Health
We welcome plans to expand IPS, but any progress could be undermined if accompanied by actions which increase financial hardship.