8 September 2021
What does the Government’s health and social care plan mean for mental health support?
Andy reflects on the new plan and finds little clarity for people living with mental health difficulties
5 August 2021
Council mental health champions share recovery ideas
Ed reflects on a recent event with our Local Councillor Mental Health Champions, and explains why local councils have such a vital role to play in Covid-19 recovery plans
28 July 2021
Is it OK not to be OK, or not?
“We must not go back to the culture of fear, suspicion and silence that for too long left people feeling alone and without hope.” Andy reflects on the response to Simone Biles’ decision not to continue competing in some Olympic events.
27 July 2021
A question of justice: Exploring how the civil justice system responds to mental health and learning disabilities
Omar Salem explores the way mental health intersects with cases in the civil justice system, including within employment tribunals and family courts
15 July 2021
Young people’s mental health and screen time: Are we asking the right questions?
Kadra shares young people’s priorities for research into screen time and its effects on mental health
9 July 2021
The Health and Care Bill: what does it mean for mental health?
Andy analyses the Government’s new health care legislation and unpacks the implications for mental health services
29 June 2021
Podcast: Graham Durcan
Thea speaks to Graham about mental health in prisons, and why a fundamental culture-change is so vital
25 June 2021
Improving mental health and wellbeing in prisons
Kate Davies CBE responds to the findings in Centre for Mental Health’s review of mental health care in prisons
9 June 2021
Creating the conditions for thriving at work in small businesses
Three PhD researchers share innovative solutions for helping small businesses support the mental health of their workers
4 June 2021
Behaviour and mental health: towards a new approach
Kadra reflects on the current rhetoric around behaviour in schools, and urges those in policy and practice to re-imagine their approach
27 May 2021
Podcast: Marsha McAdam
Marsha speaks to Thea about being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and using her experience of mental health difficulties to create meaningful changes in services
13 May 2021
Mental health for all: working across the spectrum
Andy explores how putting the public’s mental health at the heart of government can create a healthier, stronger and more compassionate society