Mental health services must act to reverse traumatic effects of racism, says new report
Racism not only causes trauma and mental illness but also prevents people from getting the right support for their mental health.
Type: News
Trauma-informed care and racialised communities
This report explores how to deliver trauma-informed care that is culturally sensitive and responsive to the traumatic impact of racism.
Type: Publication
Towards a Windrush covenant: healing the mental scars of injustice
Professor Patrick Vernon describes the hidden, intergenerational health toll of the Windrush scandal, and calls for a covenant of care, justice, and respect
Type: Blog
Not So Micro: Turning awareness into lasting change
Crown Agabi reflects on the growth of the Not So Micro anti-racism initiative, and looks to the future
Type: Blog
Anti-racism at Centre for Mental Health: our work in progress
Andy provides an update on the ongoing work we’re doing to embed anti-racist practice across our organisation.
Type: Blog
Towards dignity and choice: key reforms in the Mental Health Bill 2025
Kadra and Andy dig into the detail of the proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, and the wider changes needed to close gaps in mental health support and rights.
Type: Blog
Reflections as a ‘Young Changemaker’ tackling racial inequalities in mental health
Hannah Abdalla shares her experience as a Co-Producer on the Young Changemakers programme.
Type: Blog
Podcast: Chris Frederick
Expert by Experience Chris Frederick explains how experiencing poor mental health and suicidality has fuelled his work to support better mental health in Black communities
Type: Blog
A space to be me
This report shares findings from our Young Changemakers programme, which supported young Black people to create social action projects addressing the links between racial injustice and poor mental health.
Type: Publication
Advancing change for Black maternal mental health: progress and thoughts so far
This Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Sandra Igwe reflects on the progress made towards better supporting the mental health of Black mothers and outlines the changes that still need to be made.
Type: Blog