Black mental health and self-care in a time of crisis
As Black History Month draws to a close, Kadra shares how she’s been prioritising her wellbeing while navigating conversations that can bring up trauma and distress
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Advancing Mental Health Equalities: no time to wait
Andy unpacks NHS England’s new strategy, with a reminder that tackling wider determinants will be critical to its overall success
Mental health support for children and young people must be rapidly expanded to meet growing levels of need, says Centre for Mental Health
Sarah Hughes responds to new findings from NHS Digital which show an increase in mental health difficulties among young people
Peer support and workforce development
We explored the implications of expanding mental health peer support for children and young people, LGBTQ+ people, and older people
A Year in Our Lives: Writing Prompts
A Year in Our Lives is telling the story of 2020 through individual voices. We’re asking people to write about their experience of the pandemic and the impact it has had on their wellbeing. Want to tell your story, but not sure where to begin? Use our writing prompts to get started. To get the
Commission for Equality in Mental Health: Briefing 3
Why do people with poorer mental health often get the least effective help?
Mental health care works less well for communities with greatest needs, says briefing
Our third Commission for Equality briefing explores inequalities in experience and outcomes
Turning the tide: how can we meet the rising need for mental health support?
Sarah reflects on our latest Covid-19 forecast and discusses what the response should look like
Up to 10 million people in England may need support for their mental health as a result of the pandemic, says Centre for Mental Health
The Government and the NHS must prepare now to meet increased need for mental health support in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an analysis published today by Centre for Mental Health.
Centre welcomes Poppy Jaman OBE to its Board of Trustees
We’re delighted to welcome Poppy, an internationally respected mental health advocate and national policy advisor