1 November 2021
Mind over matter: How I’ve looked after my wellbeing during lockdown in prison
Ricky shares how motivation, routine, targets and talking to others has helped him through lockdown in prison
29 October 2021
Podcast: Alex Augustine
Alex shares how his own experience shapes the way he works, and discusses the corrosive impact of racism on mental health
29 October 2021
Dealing with my mental health whilst being young and Black
Rahma Duale discusses the wearing impact of racism on young Black people and how this also creates barriers to getting the right mental health support
22 October 2021
Mental health and Covid-19: it’s not all over
Andy explains why we need to plan now for some of the biggest mental health impacts of the pandemic which are still to come
21 October 2021
Building mentally healthier integrated care systems
Ed explains how integrated care systems can work for better mental health
11 October 2021
‘It feels like coming home’: starting a new chapter at Centre for Mental Health
David Woodhead shares his excitement and ambitions for his new role as the Centre’s Associate Director of Research
28 September 2021
Podcast: Amy Pollard
Dr Amy Pollard joins Thea Joshi to talk about her new role as the Centre’s writer in residence, explaining how she has drawn on painful lived experience of bipolar to distil ideas which can be shared with others
27 September 2021
Black maternal mental health: speaking out on inequalities
Andy highlights the inequalities Black women face in motherhood and reiterates the need for systems which are designed for equality
9 September 2021
What does the climate change emergency teach us about improving mental health?
Bella Santa Cruz argues that we need system-wide change to truly tackle mental health inequalities
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.