24 July 2023
‘Mind, body and soul’: reflections from our Festival of Ideas event on mental health services
Andy Bell and Marsha McAdam provide an overview of our Festival of Ideas event that focused on how mental health services could change to meet service users’ needs more effectively
6 July 2023
Working towards restoration and justice for victims of child sexual abuse
Kadra reflects on the Government’s response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, and the vital work still needed to build a society where children are protected and free from harm
5 July 2023
The NHS at 75: Mental health services in the NHS
As we celebrate the NHS’s birthday, it’s an opportune time to ask what it’s meant for mental health care in the UK, and what needs to happen next
3 July 2023
What does the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan mean for mental health?
Andy unpacks the implications of the new workforce plan, welcoming a longer-term approach and highlighting the gaps still waiting to be addressed
30 June 2023
The Government report and action on patient safety is a welcome start – but root and branch reform is needed
Andy considers the Government’s rapid review into patient safety in mental health inpatient services, and what more is needed to make services safer for everyone
28 June 2023
Towards mental health equality in the West Midlands
The Centre has informed the work of an independent Commission set up by the West Midlands Combined Authority, exploring how to reduce mental health inequalities
22 June 2023
Podcast: Behaviour and mental health in schools
How is children’s behaviour in schools linked to their mental health? Thea speaks to Charlotte and Daisy about the impact of behaviour management approaches on young people’s mental health.
20 June 2023
Join Centre for Mental Health’s call to prioritise mental health equality and prevention
Ed outlines the ideas we’ve submitted to the Major Conditions Strategy’s call for evidence
12 June 2023
The mental health implications of the Illegal Migration Bill
Psychiatrist Dr Lucia Chaplin highlights the Illegal Migration Bill’s concerning mental health ramifications
28 April 2023
Counting the cost of health inequality: new data on premature mortality among people with a mental illness in England
Andy Bell draws focus on the recent mortality statistics for people with severe mental illness.
25 April 2023
Podcast: António Ferreira
Thea is joined by António Ferreira, an award-winning mental health activist and anti-racism campaigner who uses his own lived experience of mental health difficulties to bring about changes in mental health.
20 April 2023
Confronting institutional racism in mental health: our Festival of Ideas event
Nick and Kadra share key insights and takeaways from our second Festival of Ideas event which explored advancing racial justice in mental health