Equality in mental health: Rose’s story
Rose Ssali explains how the Mama Poverty Partnership is addressing mental health inequalities in African communities based in Greater Manchester
Type: Blog
Mental health for all?
The final report of the Commission for Equality in Mental Health highlights that change is possible, setting out a system designed for equality
Type: Publication
Mental health inequalities: factsheet
Inequalities in mental health mean that some people are more likely to have poor mental health, and less likely to get effective support. We’ve put together some of the key facts to help you learn more and campaign for change.
Type: Publication
Equality in mental health: Christine’s story
Christine shares how she struggled to access mental health support in her 70s after struggling with a long-term physical condition
Type: Blog
Equality in mental health: Richard’s story
As a deaf person, Richard struggled to access effective mental health support for decades. Here, he shares his experience.
Type: Blog
Advancing Mental Health Equalities: no time to wait
Andy unpacks NHS England’s new strategy, with a reminder that tackling wider determinants will be critical to its overall success
Type: Blog
Commission for Equality in Mental Health: Briefing 3
Why do people with poorer mental health often get the least effective help?
Type: Publication
Punjabi communities, Covid-19 and mental health
Shuranjeet Singh explains how Taraki has looked beyond reductive labels to explore the pandemic’s impact on the mental health of Punjabi communities
Type: Blog
Commission for Equality in Mental Health: Briefing 2
Why are groups that face higher levels of poor mental health experiencing the greatest difficulty in accessing services?
Type: Publication
Covid-19: understanding inequalities in mental health during the pandemic
The pandemic risks further entrenching structural inequalities that were already affecting people’s mental health. Now is the time to act.
Type: Publication