The Darzi Review and its implications for mental health
Andy digs into the detail of the Darzi review, exploring how the NHS needs to change in order to create a new start for mental health
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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.
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.
Just living and coping
This report outlines the significant impact the cost-of-living crisis has had on people with mental health problems.
Podcast: Kadra Abdinasir
Kadra Abdinasir, the Centre’s Associate Director of Policy, sits down with Thea to unpack the first few weeks of the new Government and what the policy announcements so far mean for mental health.
More than the sum of our parts
This report explores how collaboration between local stakeholders can lead to more effective and equitable support for people living with a mental illness.
David Lyon: a tribute from Centre for Mental Health
We remember David Lyon, our former resources director and friend
Not in school
Research shows that escalating rates of mental health problems among young people, long waiting lists and rejected referrals fuel school absences.
The economic and social costs of mental ill health
This report finds that mental ill health costs England £300 billion a year. This equates to double the entire NHS budget and is comparable, economically, to having a pandemic every year.
Mental health in later life
Poor mental health is sometimes regarded as an unavoidable part of becoming older; we address this assumption and suggest recommendations on how to create better mental health for older people.