17 December 2024
‘Radical overhaul’ of mental health inpatient services is needed to shift towards community care, says report
Comprehensive investment in alternatives to inpatient care is needed to achieve the Government’s goal of shifting treatment from hospitals to communities
2 December 2024
New NHS plan is a critical moment to invest in mental health
Prioritising mental health within the new ten-year health plan could provide a major boost for the nation’s economy.
18 November 2024
Coalition representing young voices calls on the Prime Minister to take racism seriously
We are part of a coalition of organisations calling for urgent change in how we support young people impacted by racism.
7 November 2024
Stark disparities exist in children and young people’s mental health across UK, a new data map has revealed
New map tool visualises the prevalence of mental health difficulties among children and young people, highlighting disparities between local areas.
30 October 2024
Autumn Budget NHS boost is welcome but mental health must get fair share, says Centre for Mental Health
The autumn statement indicates that the Government is not yet delivering on commitments to mental health and prevention.
22 October 2024
Tackle racism and improve support to protect young Black people’s mental health, say Young Changemakers
New research explores how a groundbreaking programme has been tackling racial inequalities in mental health through social action projects led by young people.
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.
12 September 2024
Darzi review underscores need for urgent action to rebuild the nation’s mental health, says Centre for Mental Health
Lord Darzi’s independent review of the NHS makes the case for long-term change to the way it works, and urgent action to turn around the nation’s deteriorating mental health.
4 September 2024
Cost-of-living crisis has cast a long shadow over people with mental health problems, says Centre for Mental Health
The cost-of-living crisis has had a devastating impact, with people living with mental health problems and in the deepest poverty among the most affected.
5 August 2024
Our response to the recent racist and Islamophobic violence taking place across the UK
We stand in solidarity with people from racialised communities and all those who have been impacted by the racist and Islamophobic violence happening across the country over the last week.