20 November 2018
NHS and local authorities should invest in support for young people who self-harm, says Centre for Mental Health report
Our new evaluation looks at what works in supporting young people who are struggling with self-harm
7 November 2018
Government, NHS, schools and local authorities should do more to support children with persistent behavioural problems
One child in every twelve in the UK risks having behavioural problems from a young age into their teenage years
29 October 2018
Sue Bailey begins work as chair of Centre for Mental Health
Professor Dame Sue Bailey has become the Centre’s new Chair of Trustees, succeeding Lady Elizabeth Vallance after eight years in the role
29 October 2018
Centre for Mental Health welcomes Budget investment in NHS mental health services
We respond to the Chancellor’s announcement of £2 billion extra annual investment in NHS mental health services
24 October 2018
The Centre celebrates the work of our Chair, Lady Elizabeth Vallance
As Lady Elizabeth steps down as Chair, some of the Centre’s friends reflect on her impact
15 October 2018
Centre for Mental Health welcomes BMA call for greater investment in action to prevent poor mental health
We warmly welcome the BMA’s call for a ‘cradle to grave’ approach to mental health prevention.
10 October 2018
Lottery Boost Set To Strengthen The Mental Health, Wellbeing and Skills of Birmingham’s Young African Caribbean Men
Young African Caribbean men across Birmingham will benefit from National Lottery funding, thanks to a life-changing scheme initiated by Birmingham Repertory Theatre, First Class Legacy, Centre for Mental Health and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
10 October 2018
Centre for Mental Health welcomes Government Pledge to help schools support wellbeing and boost suicide prevention
“Too many children are left without help until they reach a crisis”
19 September 2018
Social media impacts on young people’s wellbeing need to be better understood, says Centre for Mental Health
New briefing challenges a polarised debate and shares the evidence on social media
13 September 2018
Charter for Equal Health sets out vision for better physical health support for people with mental health conditions
Leaders from over 50 organisations are committing to enabling improved physical health for people living with a severe mental illness
29 August 2018
New report from the Children’s Society finds nearly a quarter of girls aged 14 (22%) said they had self-harmed in just a year
We respond to the disturbing statistics highlighted by the Children’s Society today
25 July 2018
Centre for Mental Health welcomes plans by the government for a new mental health workforce in schools
Our response to the Government’s proposals for mental health support in schools