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
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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.
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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
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The mental health implications of the Illegal Migration Bill
Psychiatrist Dr Lucia Chaplin highlights the Illegal Migration Bill’s concerning mental health ramifications
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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.
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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.
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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
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Having our say: Promoting voting rights for people with mental health difficulties
Masum Khwaja explains how important it is for people living with mental health difficulties to exercise their right to vote.
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Universal basic income: myths, money and mental health
Economist Frederico Cardoso explains the difference a universal basic income could make to people’s mental health, financial concerns and quality of life
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Planting trees: Pursuing a long-term vision for mental health
Andy Bell explains how we can ‘plant trees’ and implement policies today that can improve public mental health in the long run.
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