8 October 2024
Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poor mental health
Andy Bell and Sophie Boobis explore what government and services can do to tackle the toxic link between homelessness and poor mental health.
25 September 2024
One year on, the need to build A Mentally Healthier Nation is more urgent than ever
Ed outlines how the Government can start the vital work of building A Mentally Healthier Nation, by implementing our 10-year, cross-government strategy.
24 September 2024
Podcast: Penny East
Penny East, External Relations Director at Think Ahead, sits down with Thea to talk about the role of social workers in providing mental health support and how that often tends to be overlooked, both in policy and in public awareness.
23 September 2024
Advancing change for Black maternal mental health: progress and thoughts so far
This Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Sandra Igwe reflects on the progress made towards better supporting the mental health of Black mothers and outlines the changes that still need to be made.
16 September 2024
The Darzi Review and its implications for mental health
Andy digs into the detail of the Darzi review, exploring how the NHS needs to change in order to create a new start for mental health
10 September 2024
Illuminating the invisible: Bringing Black mental health and suicidality out of the shadows
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Chris Frederick emphasises the critical need for more inclusive, culturally competent mental health services to address the mental health inequalities in Black communities.
15 August 2024
Podcast: Kadra Abdinasir
Kadra Abdinasir, the Centre’s Associate Director of Policy, sits down with Thea to unpack the first few weeks of the new Government and what the policy announcements so far mean for mental health.
6 August 2024
Beyond words: Why language matters for social security and mental health
Nick and Andy outline the need to move towards more compassionate language around benefits and call for a reform of the current benefits system.
1 August 2024
No safe place in mind: mental health and trauma in Gaza
Holly, Zainab, Julia and Nick look at how dire conditions in Gaza are affecting Palestinians’ mental health
11 July 2024
The ‘machinery of government’ for a mentally healthier nation
Andy Bell explains how the new Government can improve mental health by committing to a cross government mental health plan, embedding a mental health policy test and appointing a mental health commissioner.
8 July 2024
A new government, and a new start for our mental health?
The new government has a critical opportunity to build a mentally healthier nation, and it’s vital they take it – Andy sets out the top priorities for improving mental health.
28 June 2024
Podcast: Venus Madden
Venus Madden tells us about her experiences of miscarriage and postnatal depression, as well as the impact of moving to the UK from Hong Kong as a teenager.