Illuminating the invisible: Bringing Black mental health and suicidality out of the shadows
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Chris Frederick emphasises the critical need for more inclusive, culturally competent mental health services to address the mental health inequalities in Black communities.
Type: Blog
Just living and coping
This report outlines the significant impact the cost-of-living crisis has had on people with mental health problems.
Type: Publication
More than the sum of our parts
This report explores how collaboration between local stakeholders can lead to more effective and equitable support for people living with a mental illness.
Type: Publication
Voluntary sector partnerships can transform support for people with mental health problems, says new report
Partnerships between the NHS and local voluntary sector-led ‘alliances’ can help improve care for people living with a mental illness.
Type: News
The ‘machinery of government’ for a mentally healthier nation
Andy Bell explains how the new Government can improve mental health by committing to a cross government mental health plan, embedding a mental health policy test and appointing a mental health commissioner.
Type: Blog
Building mentally healthier systems for children and young people
Kadra and Andy summarise key takeaways from our first Mentally Healthier System Leaders Network event, where members discussed how to build better, more equitable mental health services for children and young people.
Type: Blog
What do the parties’ election manifestos tell us about the prospects for mental health in the next Parliament?
We delve deeper into the policies outlined in party manifestos and what they might mean for the future of mental health in the UK.
Type: Blog
Why transphobia in public debate is putting people’s mental health at risk
Andy details what steps need to be taken to ensure that trans people are able to live equal, rightful lives.
Type: Blog
Podcast: Thahmina Begum
Leeds-based artist and art psychotherapist, Thahmina Begum talks about how she uses art to help communities process racial and intergenerational trauma.
Type: Blog
Creating safer, more inclusive services: towards trauma-informed practice
Georgina Beadon Ekers and Kerry Mayers explain how their mental health trust creates safe and empowering services for people living with trauma.
Type: Blog