Peer research
Peer research shifts power relations by giving people from specific communities a voice that ensures research does not perpetuate unhelpful or inaccurate narratives
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Posts by centremhstg
My battle with Borderline Personality Disorder: Marsha’s story
Marsha reflects on BPD and using her voice to shape local and national services
Javier’s experience – fundraising for the Centre
Javi raised money for us through a charity boxing match. Here’s his story.
Saving lives at New Year: The role of local authorities
Lisa discusses the role of local authorities, public services and charities in supporting people through the festive season
Public Accounts Committee report shows need for concerted action on prison mental health
We respond to a report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee
Transforming children’s mental health? Reflections on the government’s green paper
Our Director for Children and Young People reflects on the government’s green paper released last week
Unlocking a different future
Evaluating a project with young men often labelled as ‘gang members’, who are facing social and racial disadvantage
NHS and local authorities should fund long-term projects to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Our 3-year evaluation looked at the impact of a project working with young men at risk of serious youth violence
Our response to government plans for mental health support in schools
We respond to the new green paper ‘Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision’
Fifty years of spending for social progress
Georgina Ferry reflects on the story behind the Centre’s establishment