The economic and social costs of mental ill health
This report finds that mental ill health costs England £300 billion a year. This equates to double the entire NHS budget and is comparable, economically, to having a pandemic every year.
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Have we ‘gone too far’ on mental health? No. We’re not even close.
Andy responds to harmful assertions by the Work and Pensions Secretary and spotlights the progress we still need to make to improve mental health for all
Type: Blog
Manifesto for a mentally healthier nation
This manifesto puts forth the policies we outlined in A mentally healthy nation and encourages political parties to include them in their manifestos for the 2024 General Election.
Type: Publication
How to make timely, effective mental health support a reality
Bethan explores how timely access to mental health services could be a reality for all, if we properly resource services, minimise the use of coercion, and widen access.
Type: Blog
Why reversing the rise in mental health inequalities should be in every party manifesto
Bethan explores how critical addressing inequalities is to building a mentally healthier nation.
Type: Blog
Putting prevention of mental ill health on the political agenda
Bethan assesses how mental health can be improved, if we pay more attention to the wider social and environmental determinants of mental health.
Type: Blog
Manifesto ideas for the upcoming local council elections
Manifesto ideas for the local council elections.
Type: Page
On the right track to a mentally healthier nation?
Andy reflects on the ramifications of announcements and assertions at this week’s Conservative Party conference
Type: Blog
A mentally healthier nation
Ahead of the UK general election, we’re campaigning for policies to improve mental health in the UK to be adopted as part of a 10-year, cross-government mental health strategy for England.
Type: Publication
Join Centre for Mental Health’s call to prioritise mental health equality and prevention
Ed outlines the ideas we’ve submitted to the Major Conditions Strategy’s call for evidence
Type: Blog