General Election 2024: Template email for your local candidates
Use this template email to email your candidates and join us in calling on all candidates to speak up for mental health.
Author: Chiamaka Okafor
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Five books for Pride month
David shares five of his favourite books written by LGBTQ+ authors, and what they’ve taught him about mental health, identity, trauma and inclusion.
Building mentally healthier systems for children and young people
Kadra and Andy summarise key takeaways from our first Mentally Healthier System Leaders Network event, where members discussed how to build better, more equitable mental health services for children and young people.
What do the parties’ election manifestos tell us about the prospects for mental health in the next Parliament?
We delve deeper into the policies outlined in party manifestos and what they might mean for the future of mental health in the UK.
Being asexual and the road to pride
A guest writer reflects on coming out as asexual, struggles with acceptance and invisibility, and hope for a future beyond labels and explanations.
Centre for Mental Health responds to Labour General Election 2024 manifesto
We’ve responded to the Labour general election manifesto, including pledges to modernise the Mental Health Act, expand the mental health workforce and invest in early support hubs.
Centre for Mental Health responds to Conservative General Election 2024 manifesto
We’ve responded to the Conservative general election manifesto, including pledges to reform the Mental Health Act, expand talking therapies and boost Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services.
Centre for Mental Health responds to Liberal Democrats’ General Election 2024 manifesto
We’ve responded to the Liberal Democrats’ General Election manifesto, including commitments to modernise the Mental Health Act, expand early support hubs and establish a Mental Health Commissioner.
Your voting rights
This short guide provides practical tips and information on how to exercise your voting rights.
Why transphobia in public debate is putting people’s mental health at risk
Andy details what steps need to be taken to ensure that trans people are able to live equal, rightful lives.