Topic: Physical & mental health

Physical health problems and long-term conditions make mental health problems worse, and vice versa. We’re finding ways to fix this by researching how these complex needs can be met together including setting up liaison psychiatry teams and integrating therapy with GP services.

Mental health in later life

Poor mental health is sometimes regarded as an unavoidable part of becoming older; we address this assumption and suggest recommendations on how to create better mental health for older people.

Type: Publication

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Podcast: David Woodhead

David Woodhead shares how his experiences as a gay man have affected his mental health, for good and ill, and about his journey from addiction to recovery.

Type: Blog

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Reaching out

Improving the physical health of people with severe mental illness

Type: Publication

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Creating a future where our mental health is properly protected

We stand with Health Equals as partners, working together to put the things that create good health and those that harm good health in the spotlight so that we all have a better chance of a long and healthy life.

Type: Blog

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Equally Well launches Global Call to Action to improve vaccine access for people living with mental health difficulties

We’re calling for urgent action worldwide to remove barriers to vaccines for people living with mental illness and substance use disorders

Type: News

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Ask how I am

Supporting emotional health among people living with long term conditions

Type: Publication

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This too shall pass: a psychiatrist’s experience of loss and bereavement

Nuwan Dissanayaka reflects on the impact of patients passing away, the inequalities which can tragically cause them, and the truths that bring him solace

Type: Blog

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One step at a time: walking back to health

Sharon shares how the One Million Steps challenge is helping her on the journey to recovery from an illness that left her unable to walk

Type: Blog

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Arthritis and regaining confidence through social prescribing

Heather Baumohl-Johnson looks at the impact of arthritis on one’s mental health, and the tools available to fight isolation and expand life again

Type: Blog

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