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
6 May 2021
IPS in a time of pandemic
Jan reflects on why IPS is needed more than ever in a time of rising unemployment
29 April 2021
Podcast: Andy Bell
Alethea is joined by Andy Bell to reflect on some of our recent work and the power of applying research to real life.
30 March 2021
Responding to the Government’s mental health and wellbeing recovery plans
Louis and Andy share some of the key points of the Government’s Covid-19 recovery plan for mental health, plus the establishment of the Office for Health Promotion
29 March 2021
This too shall pass: a psychiatrist’s experience of loss and bereavement
Nuwan Dissanayaka reflects on the impact of patients passing away, the inequalities which can tragically cause them, and the truths that bring him solace
24 March 2021
Podcast: Myira Khan
Kadra Abdinasir and Alethea Joshi hear from Myira Khan, founder of the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network
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