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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4 August 2026

Making the mental health strategy a success

Sam explores the indications that we can use to measure how well the mental health strategy is working.

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3 August 2026

The (mental health) benefits of benefits: why social security is wrongly vilified

Andy argues that social security is unfairly stigmatised – and sets out the evidence that benefits, done right, are a cornerstone of good mental health.

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28 July 2026

The research we could not find

David Woodhead reflects on a failed literature search that revealed a deeper problem: interdisciplinary mental health research often goes unindexed and uncited.

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LATEST PUBLICATIONS

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7 August 2026

Early intervention in psychosis services

This briefing sets out the findings of research into what works in early intervention in psychosis care.

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15 July 2026

Inquiry into interdisciplinary mental health research

This report examines interdisciplinary research practices in mental health, with lessons from eight case studies both in the UK and further afield.

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2 July 2026

Unequal benefits, unequal harms

A discussion paper on AI mental health chatbots, inequality and the risks of self-guided care.

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LATEST NEWS

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7 August 2026

Better support, better outcomes: New report highlights what works in early psychosis care

Our new briefing on Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services, with recommendations for national policy and local commissioning.

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6 August 2026

Centre for Mental Health welcomes expansion of community mental health centres across England 

Plans to create 100 more community mental health centres across England are a welcome step on the road to better and faster support.

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21 July 2026

Working with the new Government to improve mental health

Following Andy Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minster on Monday 20 July and the appointment of Yvette Cooper as the new Health Secretary, Centre for Mental Health responds.

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