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31 October 2024

Reflections as a ‘Young Changemaker’ tackling racial inequalities in mental health

Hannah Abdalla shares her experience as a Co-Producer on the Young Changemakers programme.

29 October 2024

Podcast: Chris Frederick

Expert by Experience Chris Frederick explains how experiencing poor mental health and suicidality has fuelled his work to support better mental health in Black communities

Older woman squats next to a toddler in a blue dress, feeding chickens

28 October 2024

What makes a good mental health needs assessment, and why does it matter?

Andy explains why a good mental health needs assessment is at the heart of local action to build mentally healthier communities.

Older woman with dyed red hair and grey top sits in kitchen

8 October 2024

Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poor mental health

Andy Bell and Sophie Boobis explore what government and services can do to tackle the toxic link between homelessness and poor mental health.

25 September 2024

One year on, the need to build A Mentally Healthier Nation is more urgent than ever

Ed outlines how the Government can start the vital work of building A Mentally Healthier Nation, by implementing our 10-year, cross-government strategy.

24 September 2024

Penny East, External Relations Director at Think Ahead, sits down with Thea to talk about the role of social workers in providing mental health support and how that often tends to be overlooked, both in policy and in public awareness.

Close up of a Black mother with glasses and an afro holding a smiling baby. The Mother is wearing a black and white striped shirt and is looking down at the baby, who is wearing a white onesie. The pair are outdoors, by a beach.

23 September 2024

Advancing change for Black maternal mental health: progress and thoughts so far

This Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Sandra Igwe reflects on the progress made towards better supporting the mental health of Black mothers and outlines the changes that still need to be made.

Older Black woman with short hair looks to one side. She is in a wheelchair and wearing a navy cardigan.

16 September 2024

The Darzi Review and its implications for mental health

Andy digs into the detail of the Darzi review, exploring how the NHS needs to change in order to create a new start for mental health

A Black man with dreadlocks is sat on a couch, confiding in a friend who is comforting him with her hand on his shoulder.

10 September 2024

Illuminating the invisible: Bringing Black mental health and suicidality out of the shadows

This World Suicide Prevention Day, Chris Frederick emphasises the critical need for more inclusive, culturally competent mental health services to address the mental health inequalities in Black communities.

15 August 2024

Podcast: Kadra Abdinasir

Kadra Abdinasir, the Centre’s Associate Director of Policy, sits down with Thea to unpack the first few weeks of the new Government and what the policy announcements so far mean for mental health.

A young Asian girl is smiling at her Mother, she has long brown hair and is wearing an orange beanie and green hoodie reading 'Always cute'. They appear to be in a garden together. Her Mother has short brown hair and a mustard shirt.

6 August 2024

Beyond words: Why language matters for social security and mental health

Nick and Andy outline the need to move towards more compassionate language around benefits and call for a reform of the current benefits system.

A young girl sits among rubble and debris, in Gaza. She has curly brown hair with a brown and grey stripped hairband, and wears a colourful floral patterned outfit, likely pyjamas. She's looking directly to camera with holding up a peace sign.

1 August 2024

No safe place in mind: mental health and trauma in Gaza

Holly, Zainab, Julia and Nick look at how dire conditions in Gaza are affecting Palestinians’ mental health

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