19 December 2024
No plan without mental health
The Government has set out plans for raising living standards, boosting health and getting more people into employment. But without action for mental health, these plans will fail to shift the dial, writes Andy
12 December 2024
Hepatitis C and mental health: Using peer support to fight stigma
Sorcha Daly explains how stigma around hepatitis C can prevent people accessing effective health care – and how peer support is dismantling the barriers
9 December 2024
In flux between identities: the mental health impacts of transphobia
Jay shares the toll that transphobia takes on their mental health and how they navigate accessing mental health support.
2 December 2024
Investing in our mental health: Priorities for the NHS ten-year plan
Adetola and Katie analyse economic evidence about investment priorities for the Government’s ten-year health plan from a mental health perspective.
11 November 2024
Towards dignity and choice: key reforms in the Mental Health Bill 2025
Kadra and Andy dig into the detail of the proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act, and the wider changes needed to close gaps in mental health support and rights.
31 October 2024
Reflections as a ‘Young Changemaker’ tackling racial inequalities in mental health
Hannah Abdalla shares her experience as a Co-Producer on the Young Changemakers programme.
29 October 2024
Podcast: Chris Frederick
Expert by Experience Chris Frederick explains how experiencing poor mental health and suicidality has fuelled his work to support better mental health in Black communities
28 October 2024
What makes a good mental health needs assessment, and why does it matter?
Andy explains why a good mental health needs assessment is at the heart of local action to build mentally healthier communities.
8 October 2024
Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poor mental health
Andy Bell and Sophie Boobis explore what government and services can do to tackle the toxic link between homelessness and poor mental health.
25 September 2024
One year on, the need to build A Mentally Healthier Nation is more urgent than ever
Ed outlines how the Government can start the vital work of building A Mentally Healthier Nation, by implementing our 10-year, cross-government strategy.
24 September 2024
Podcast: Penny East
Penny East, External Relations Director at Think Ahead, sits down with Thea to talk about the role of social workers in providing mental health support and how that often tends to be overlooked, both in policy and in public awareness.
23 September 2024
Advancing change for Black maternal mental health: progress and thoughts so far
This Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Sandra Igwe reflects on the progress made towards better supporting the mental health of Black mothers and outlines the changes that still need to be made.