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Author: Michael Collins

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Local elections May 2026: our manifesto

As millions go to the polls on May 7, we’re calling on all English council candidates to pledge to support our Mentally Healthier Councils Framework.

A manifesto for mentally healthier councils, 2026

If there are elections in in your local area, you can support mental health in your community by asking council candidates to endorse our framework for a mentally healthier council.

Head On launches to turn public consensus on mental health into pressure for action

We’ve joined over 20 leading charities to launch Head On, a landmark campaign backed by new polling showing three quarters of Britons want the government to do more on mental health.

Sydenham Garden: a community resource for better mental health

Posted on 17 Apr 2026 (17 Apr 2026)

Andy visits Sydenham Garden in South London and makes the case for better, longer-term funding for community green spaces that support people’s mental health.

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Active Essex Foundation’s Sport and Youth Mental Health Project: impact evaluation, year two

The second year report of a three year evaluation of the Active Essex Foundation’s Sport and Youth Mental Health Project.

Doreen Joseph – a dedicated researcher and advocate for anti-racism and mental health

We were deeply saddened last week to hear that our friend Doreen Joseph died recently.

“Ever Trying”. Mental health and suicide prevention services in Sweden

Posted on 1 Apr 2026 (3 Apr 2026)

Dr Chris Hanvey explores what the UK can learn from Sweden’s national strategy for mental health and suicide prevention, from psychiatric ambulances to specialist helplines.

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Interim report of prevalence review confirms that rising distress is real, but questions remain about how to respond

Our analysis of the Government’s interim report on mental health, ADHD and autism.

A troubling gap – By and for services for black and minoritised victim-survivors of violence against women and girls

Posted on 26 Mar 2026 (26 Mar 2026)

Fleur Boya examines how mental health legislation and systems continue to leave survivors from Black and minoritised communities without the specialist support they need.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged race equality

A workforce for mental health in later life

Posted on 24 Mar 2026 (25 Mar 2026)

Andy draws on a recent roundtable to make the case for a stronger, more specialist workforce to meet the mental health needs of older people.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Older people, Services

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