20 March 2020
The Government’s emergency Mental Health Act changes: what do they mean in practice?
Louis explains what changes the Coronavirus Bill will make to the care of people detained under the Mental Health Act
13 March 2020
What does ‘Budget 2020’ mean for mental health?
Louis unpacks the Government’s spending pledges and how they could impact people with mental health difficulties
2 March 2020
Trusted and valued: why investing in school nurses is essential for young people’s mental health
Sallyann Sutton on the critical role of school nurses in preventing mental illness and promoting young people’s wellbeing
21 February 2020
Podcast: Sarah Hughes
Chief Executive Sarah Hughes talks about why equality for mental health is such a critical goal for the Centre
13 February 2020
Not ‘just getting older’: mental health in later life
Meg Stapleton looks at the assumptions and realities about older people’s mental health
4 February 2020
The NHS Funding Bill and mental health in England
Andy Bell on the new legislation, an amendment to safeguard mental health funding, and why a sole focus on the NHS could create further problems
31 January 2020
‘You are here, you are visible’: mental health inequalities and community strengths
Louis reflects on hearing first-hand about what can promote good mental health in different communities across Manchester
9 January 2020
Beyond behaviour: tackling restrictive interventions in schools
Kadra looks at the latest evidence behind exclusion, restraint and other restrictive interventions
7 January 2020
Mental health in the workplace: raising the profile and levelling the playing field
Anastasia discusses her role promoting mental health in the Bank of England and beyond
19 December 2019
After the election: why mental health equality must be at the heart of the new Government’s agenda
Liz looks at what needs to happen to truly address inequalities in mental health in the new parliament
17 December 2019
Is ‘exercise labelling’ on food the answer to healthier eating?
Hope Virgo argues that proposals to add exercise labels to food disregard the complexities of obesity and could reinforce unhealthy relationships with eating
16 December 2019
Mental health in the new parliament: challenges and opportunities
From implementing the NHS Long Term Plan to Brexit, how will the new Conservative Government’s policies affect mental health?