In flux between identities: the mental health impacts of transphobia
Jay shares the toll that transphobia takes on their mental health and how they navigate accessing mental health support.
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Investing in our mental health: Priorities for the NHS ten-year plan
Adetola and Katie analyse economic evidence about investment priorities for the Government’s ten-year health plan from a mental health perspective.
Type: Blog
Towards dignity and choice: key reforms in the Mental Health Bill 2025
Kadra and Andy dig into the detail of the proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, and the wider changes needed to close gaps in mental health support and rights.
Type: Blog
Reflections as a ‘Young Changemaker’ tackling racial inequalities in mental health
Hannah Abdalla shares her experience as a Co-Producer on the Young Changemakers programme.
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Podcast: Chris Frederick
Expert by Experience Chris Frederick explains how experiencing poor mental health and suicidality has fuelled his work to support better mental health in Black communities
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What makes a good mental health needs assessment, and why does it matter?
Andy explains why a good mental health needs assessment is at the heart of local action to build mentally healthier communities.
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Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poor mental health
Andy Bell and Sophie Boobis explore what government and services can do to tackle the toxic link between homelessness and poor mental health.
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One year on, the need to build A Mentally Healthier Nation is more urgent than ever
Ed outlines how the Government can start the vital work of building A Mentally Healthier Nation, by implementing our 10-year, cross-government strategy.
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Podcast: Penny East
Penny East, External Relations Director at Think Ahead, sits down with Thea to talk about the role of social workers in providing mental health support and how that often tends to be overlooked, both in policy and in public awareness.
Type: Blog
Advancing change for Black maternal mental health: progress and thoughts so far
This Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Sandra Igwe reflects on the progress made towards better supporting the mental health of Black mothers and outlines the changes that still need to be made.
Type: Blog