24 April 2025
Rainbows in the storm: Navigating hostility and hope in LGBTQ+ lives
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling and new data on rates of suicide, David reflects on how mental health inequalities are impacting LGBTQ+ people, and the action needed to tackle these injustices.
14 April 2025
A broken safety net? Social security and mental health
Andy sets out the profound and dangerous impact that the Government’s social security reforms could have on people’s mental health.
10 April 2025
Loneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell?
Loneliness significantly impacts our health, but too often remains undiscussed. Lisa McNally calls on local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach.
4 April 2025
Why we need more mental health social workers
Only by addressing the social elements of living with a mental illness can we truly meet people’s needs, Andy writes – social workers are a vital part of that.
25 March 2025
Rural mental health: addressing the hidden inequalities
Andy Bell and Melanie Costas unpack the risks and protective factors for mental health in rural areas, and explore how to improve access to support.
12 March 2025
Exercising our right to vote: how do we overcome the barriers?
Thea unpacks new research about what prevents people with mental health difficulties from voting and how to break down these barriers.
4 March 2025
40 years on: why our work is more essential than ever in 2025
Much has changed in mental health since we were set up in 1985, Andy writes, but we still have a lot of work to do to end mental health injustice.
26 February 2025
Navigating the Mental Health Bill: Key themes from Committee Stage
Zainab outlines the key issues raised in the House of Lords debate on reform to the Mental Health Act.
24 February 2025
A right to health: Fighting for better eating disorder treatment
Hope Virgo sets out the urgent need for change to tackle decades of neglect and improve support for people with eating disorders.
13 February 2025
Anti-racism at Centre for Mental Health: our work in progress
Andy provides an update on the ongoing work we’re doing to embed anti-racist practice across our organisation.
15 January 2025
Local councils championing mental health in 2025
Ed shares the latest developments from the Mentally Healthier Councils Network.
14 January 2025
Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessments: Ensuring government policy supports good mental health
Tony Coggins explains how mental health policy tests can guide policymakers to support mentally healthier communities.