Meeting the need

We explored how five local councils went about understanding the mental health needs of their communities, to meet these needs more effectively.

Traumatic brain injury and offending

Over a million people in the UK live with the consequences of traumatic brain injury, at a cost to the economy of around £15 billion a year.

Missed opportunities

We reviewed recent evidence about children’s mental health, and found that children wait on average 10 years before receiving help.

More than shelter

Having somewhere to live in which we feel secure is essential to our physical and mental health.

Archive publications

A list of older publications that are not as relevant any more or may have been superseded.

Helplines and crisis contacts

Unfortunately, we can’t respond to individual queries. But if you need to speak to someone, there are helplines you can call listed here.

The Bradley Report five years on

The five years since the Bradley Report was published have seen concerted action to improve support for people with mental health problems and those with learning difficulties in the criminal justice system.