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
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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
What does the Government’s health and social care plan mean for mental health support?
Andy reflects on the new plan and finds little clarity for people living with mental health difficulties
Join our online event: The truth about mental health inequality
We’re putting a spotlight on mental health inequalities to mark World Mental Health Day this October
Young people from racialised communities re-imagining mental health support
We’re delighted to be partnering with UK Youth and The Diana Award in a project supported by People’s Postcode Lottery
Who we are
We’re Centre for Mental Health. We take the lead in challenging policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health. We do this by building research evidence to create fairer mental health policy. Poverty, injustice and discrimination put some people at a much higher risk of poor mental health – but less
The things we do for love: part 2
Ramone explores the role of hope in keeping us going through times of uncertainty and suffering
Ensure people with severe mental illness are eligible for flu vaccination, says Centre for Mental Health and Equally Well UK
In partnership with Equally Well UK, we’ve written to Nadhim Zahawi, Minister of State for Vaccinations, calling on the Government to ensure that no one with a severe mental illness is excluded from the vaccination programme
Council mental health champions share recovery ideas
Ed reflects on a recent event with our Local Councillor Mental Health Champions, and explains why local councils have such a vital role to play in Covid-19 recovery plans