A question of justice: Exploring how the civil justice system responds to mental health and learning disabilities
Omar Salem explores the way mental health intersects with cases in the civil justice system, including within employment tribunals and family courts
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Young people’s mental health and screen time: Are we asking the right questions?
Kadra shares young people’s priorities for research into screen time and its effects on mental health
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The Health and Care Bill: what does it mean for mental health?
Andy analyses the Government’s new health care legislation and unpacks the implications for mental health services
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Podcast: Graham Durcan
Thea speaks to Graham about mental health in prisons, and why a fundamental culture-change is so vital
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Behaviour and mental health: towards a new approach
Kadra reflects on the current rhetoric around behaviour in schools, and urges those in policy and practice to re-imagine their approach
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Mental health for all: working across the spectrum
Andy explores how putting the public’s mental health at the heart of government can create a healthier, stronger and more compassionate society
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Podcast: Andy Bell
Alethea is joined by Andy Bell to reflect on some of our recent work and the power of applying research to real life.
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Responding to the Government’s mental health and wellbeing recovery plans
Louis and Andy share some of the key points of the Government’s Covid-19 recovery plan for mental health, plus the establishment of the Office for Health Promotion
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This too shall pass: a psychiatrist’s experience of loss and bereavement
Nuwan Dissanayaka reflects on the impact of patients passing away, the inequalities which can tragically cause them, and the truths that bring him solace
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One step at a time: walking back to health
Sharon shares how the One Million Steps challenge is helping her on the journey to recovery from an illness that left her unable to walk
Type: Blog