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Girls in the Children and Young People’s Secure Estate
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Girls in the children and young people’s secure estate in England have high rates of mental health difficulty and trauma, finds review by Centre for Mental Health
Our research finds that girls in the CYPSE need gender-responsive support and earlier intervention
Spending Review must be a turning point for nation’s mental health with ‘perfect storm’ ahead, says Centre for Mental Health
We publish our submission to the Government’s 2021 Spending Review
Boost Universal Credit to save children’s mental health, says Centre for Mental Health
We respond to data published by NHS Digital which shows that children living in poverty have higher rates of mental ill health
Podcast: Amy Pollard
Dr Amy Pollard joins Thea Joshi to talk about her new role as the Centre’s writer in residence, explaining how she has drawn on painful lived experience of bipolar to distil ideas which can be shared with others
Black maternal mental health: speaking out on inequalities
Andy highlights the inequalities Black women face in motherhood and reiterates the need for systems which are designed for equality
Centre for Mental Health announces partnership with Chasing the Stigma
We’ve embedded the Hub of Hope platform on our site, making it easier for people to find a support service near them, wherever they are
Centre urges MPs to prioritise mental health in key legislation
Andy Bell has given evidence to MPs on the Health and Care Bill committee, which is examining proposed new health arrangements
What does the climate change emergency teach us about improving mental health?
Bella Santa Cruz argues that we need system-wide change to truly tackle mental health inequalities
1. Banished: The roots of loneliness in mental health
In her first piece, Dr Amy Pollard argues that the roots of loneliness aren’t about what people with mental health difficulties are lacking – but about the shadows that mainstream society can’t bear to face