Policies for better mental health
This report calls for the Government to implement a mental health policy test to measure the mental health impact of policies before they’re adopted.
Type: Publication
Government should put every new policy through a ‘mental health test’, says charity
Government should put every new policy through a mental health policy test to prevent policies being implemented that are detrimental to mental health.
Type: News
Working well? Putting evidence-based employment support into practice
Jan Hutchinson explains why Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is the best way to help people with mental ill health find suitable employment.
Type: Blog
Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment would harm people with mental health difficulties, says Centre for Mental Health
Government plans to restrict people’s entitlements to disability benefits will only put people at risk while doing nothing to boost economic activity.
Type: News
Podcast: What’s driving the backlash against mental health awareness?
Andy Bell describes the distinction between mental health awareness and literacy, and why narratives that minimise people’s mental health struggles can be so harmful.
Type: Blog
Poor mental health and long waits for support are fuelling school absence, say charities
Escalating mental health problems among young people and long waits fuel rise in rise in levels of school absence.
Type: News
Not in school
Research shows that escalating rates of mental health problems among young people, long waiting lists and rejected referrals fuel school absences.
Type: Publication
Claims of ‘sick note culture’ distract from the real causes of mental ill health
Ed argues that the Government needs to opt for addressing the rise in mental ill health by reducing poverty and discrimination, and improving access to the opportunities people need to live healthier lives.
Type: Blog
Government must follow evidence on mental ill health and work, says Centre for Mental Health
The Prime Minister’s views on mental health and work are not based on robust evidence, and could lead to policies and practices that do more harm than good.
Type: News
Building a mental health workforce for the future
Through changes to training, employment and staff support, the NHS can build the mental health workforce we will need in the years to come.
Type: Publication