Blogs

Sarah Hughes and Kathy Roberts on the way voluntary sector workers' needs have been overlooked despite experiencing similar traumas and anxieties to those in statutory services

Maria explains how the Maternal Mental Health Alliance are campaigning to support mothers and families during the pandemic

Peter Molyneux considers the way Covid-19 has shone a light on health and racial inequalities

Kadra reflects on the global Black Lives Matter protests, the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities, and the effect of racism on mental health

Marsha argues that action needs to be taken to ensure everyone has access to appropriate face masks

Andy looks at why getting coronavirus messaging right is crucial for our mental health

What role can kindness play in bringing about better mental health outcomes for all?

Poppy Jaman and Sarah Hughes explore how these challenging times can provide opportunities for us to change the way we work for the better

Martin Barrow shares his experience of the challenges - and unexpected upsides - of lockdown for his foster children

Jan reflects on the mental health implications of the pandemic for older people in care homes

Alyx Elliott shares how Petals are continuing to deliver baby loss counselling to parents during the lockdown

Andy explains how we'll be drawing together research and evidence to make sense of the pandemic's impact on our mental health