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11 July 2024

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.

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8 July 2024

A new government, and a new start for our mental health?

The new government has a critical opportunity to build a mentally healthier nation, and it’s vital they take it – Andy sets out the top priorities for improving mental health.

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28 June 2024

Podcast: Venus Madden

Venus Madden tells us about her experiences of miscarriage and postnatal depression, as well as the impact of moving to the UK from Hong Kong as a teenager.

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24 July 2024

A dual crisis

This report explores the impact of poverty and benefit conditionality on the mental health of parents and children.

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16 July 2024

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.

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14 May 2024

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.

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24 July 2024

Reform benefits system to protect children’s mental health, say charities 

New research shows that inadequate levels of benefits and the use of sanctions are driving family poverty and damaging the mental health of both parents and children.

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17 July 2024

Centre for Mental Health welcomes King’s Speech commitment to modernise the Mental Health Act

We’ve responded to the King’s Speech, welcoming plans to modernise the Mental Health Act, ban conversion practices, introduce a child poverty strategy, and create a smokefree generation.

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16 July 2024

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.

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