LATEST BLOGS
8 October 2024
Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poor mental health
Andy Bell and Sophie Boobis explore what government and services can do to tackle the toxic link between homelessness and poor mental health.
25 September 2024
One year on, the need to build A Mentally Healthier Nation is more urgent than ever
Ed outlines how the Government can start the vital work of building A Mentally Healthier Nation, by implementing our 10-year, cross-government strategy.
24 September 2024
Podcast: Penny East
Penny East, External Relations Director at Think Ahead, sits down with Thea to talk about the role of social workers in providing mental health support and how that often tends to be overlooked, both in policy and in public awareness.
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
16 October 2024
What makes a good mental health needs assessment?
Producing an effective Mental Health Needs Assessment is the critical first step in meeting local needs. We’ve set out the key factors for success.
26 September 2024
Covid-19 and the nation’s mental health
This report explores the impacts of Covid-19 and how the pandemic has affected mental health services in the UK, four years on.
11 September 2024
Space to grow
This report investigates how the development of a new community garden has helped boost the mental health of people living in Tottenham, north London.
LATEST NEWS
10 October 2024
Invest in the nation’s mental health to boost the economy and build a fairer society, says charity on World Mental Health Day
On World Mental Health Day, we’re calling on the Chancellor to use the upcoming Spending Review to rebuild the nation’s mental health.
26 September 2024
UK Government missed opportunities to support the nation’s mental health during Covid pandemic, says charity
The UK Government’s slow, sporadic and reactive response exacerbated distress and led to short term and longer-term harms, especially for people living with a severe mental illness.
12 September 2024
New data on use of Mental Health Act shows urgent need for reform, says Centre for Mental Health
Latest figures show gaping disparities in use of the Act, underlining the need for whole-system reforms.