Why we need national leadership for the public’s mental health
Jude Stansfield, Claire Robson and Ian Walker reflect on the current state of public mental health activity in England, and what could be done to get it back on track.
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Ireland’s community engine for mentally healthier places
Lisa McNally looks to Ireland for inspiration on practical community power in mental health, and how lessons learned there could help local councils in England.
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Demanding better: The case for investment in the mental health of domestic abuse survivors
Heidi Riedel writes for the Mentally Healthier Councils Network on the urgent need for strategic investment in mental health support services for survivors of domestic abuse.
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We need to talk about wealth inequality and mental health
Will Snell and Anita Sangha from the Fairness Foundation, and Andy Bell, explore the intersections between inequalities in wealth, mental health and power.
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Fitness, mental health and me: breaking down the barriers to exercise with a severe mental illness
Hannah Moore writes about the challenges she has faced in accessing exercise and fitness opportunities
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Mental health in all policies: time for a mental health policy test
Laura Shields-Zeeman from the Trimbos Institute, the Netherlands, and Andy Bell consider the benefits of a mental health policy test, and what this could look like in practice.
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The new peer workforce in mental health services: Optimising implementation and maximising value
Five people involved in planning, delivering or researching mental health peer support provide personal reflections on their experiences, key challenges and lessons learnt.
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Black maternal mental health – interconnected issues at the heart
Caroline Bazambanza reflects on the work of The Motherhod Group, and the need to build spaces for safety, cultural affirmation, and community healing.
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Does loneliness really cause us to die earlier?
Lisa McNally explores the links between loneliness and poor health and asks: does loneliness cause poor health (and an earlier death) – or does poor health cause loneliness?
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Still the Government’s best-kept secret? Access to Work for people with mental health difficulties
Julie reflects on how the Access to Work scheme can support people with a physical or mental health difficulty to get or stay in work.
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