Too many people have poorer mental health because of exclusion, poverty and racism

We take the lead in challenging injustices in policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health.

LATEST BLOGS

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LATEST PUBLICATIONS

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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.

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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.

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4 September 2024

Just living and coping

This report outlines the significant impact the cost-of-living crisis has had on people with mental health problems.

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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.

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Young mixed race girl is looking at a parent who is helping them put their face mask on during Covid-19.

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.

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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.

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