4 March 2021
Everyone loses when mental health research is not diverse. But how do we measure diversity?
Yasmin reflects on the downfalls of categorisations such as ‘race’, ‘ethnicity’ and ‘ancestry’ in research, and how we need to confront systemic racism in mental health research
23 February 2021
Taking shared steps to achieve race equality
Sarah and colleagues share our commitment to working for racial justice in the charity sector
19 February 2021
Podcast: Nathan Dennis
Sarah Hughes chats to Nathan Dennis, Founder Trustee of First Class Foundation, a Birmingham-based charity working to tackle youth violence and build mental health resilience.
12 February 2021
Integration and innovation: what the Government’s NHS reform plans might mean for mental health support
Andy looks at the new NHS white paper, including a new duty to collaborate, the responsibilities of Integrated Care Systems, and some notable gaps
12 February 2021
One step at a time: walking back to health
Sharon shares how the One Million Steps challenge is helping her on the journey to recovery from an illness that left her unable to walk
9 February 2021
Making my voice heard as an Expert by Experience
Marsha McAdam shares how she has found purpose through challenging the stigma of personality disorder and driving change in mental health services
4 February 2021
Beyond gender stereotypes: supporting young men’s mental health
Kadra looks at our work with Comic Relief, and shares pointers on how services can better support boys and young men
27 January 2021
Arthritis and regaining confidence through social prescribing
Heather Baumohl-Johnson looks at the impact of arthritis on one’s mental health, and the tools available to fight isolation and expand life again
22 January 2021
The new GP contract: two steps forward for mental health equality
Andy shares two new major developments for mental health within general practices
7 January 2021
A life beyond trauma?
Freya Hickman shares the traumatic impact of being caught up in a terrorist attack
8 December 2020
Unseen and unheard: Tackling inequality in rural mental health
Melanie Costas looks at the mental health needs of people in rural and remote areas
24 November 2020
What does the Government’s winter wellbeing plan mean for mental health?
Andy takes a look at the new winter plan for mental health