Humanising health care
The emergence of experiential practice and leadership in mental health services
Author: acope
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Autumn Statement brings some hope for mental health but more action needed to tackle long-term concerns
Today’s budget should help to ease some of the most immediate threats to the nation’s mental health, but for many people poverty and gaps in public services will continue to pose serious risks to wellbeing
Behind closed doors? How to make safe, compassionate inpatient care a reality
In the wake of recent media investigations into abuse, cruelty and neglect within mental health inpatient services, Andy considers what the response needs to be across the system
Podcast: Juliet Snell
Juliet Snell joins Thea Joshi to discuss how we can better support children’s mental wellbeing
The power of the ordinary
A Million & Me set out to explore how ordinary, trusted relationships can help children who are beginning to struggle with their mental wellbeing.
‘Lessons will be learned’? Responding to Panorama’s documentary on abuses at the Edenfield Centre
We cannot turn a blind eye to closed cultures, restrictive practices and abuses of power.
The Government’s Growth Plan and the nation’s mental health
Andy analyses the Government’s recent policy announcements and how they will impact mental health
Government’s ‘Plan for patients’ lacks mental health solutions, says Centre for Mental Health
The plan fails to address the glaring health inequalities that see much worse mental health outcomes for the most deprived communities
Always there for us
Evaluating Project Future’s work at Bruce Grove youth club
Mental health services should reach out to youth clubs to support marginalised young people, finds Centre for Mental Health report
Placing mental health workers in a youth club enables them to reach young people who would not normally trust mental health services