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?
29 November 2019
Mental health in the 2019 General Election manifestos: our analysis
What do the different political parties’ manifestos have to say about mental health? We’ve analysed their pledges and what they mean for people’s wellbeing and the lives of people with mental health difficulties.
22 November 2019
Good partners: why we need assertive outreach now more than ever
Nuwan Dissanayaka explains why continuity of care is vital in increasingly short-term, crisis-driven health services
12 November 2019
Don’t ignore mental health inequalities: our call to all political parties in the 2019 General Election
Andy writes for the Commission for Equality, calling on political parties to look beyond the ‘one in four’ rhetoric
22 October 2019
A day in the life of an Employment Specialist
Richard reflects on a typical day supporting people with mental health difficulties to find employment
21 October 2019
Benchmarking adult mental health services
Andy reviews the latest data on mental health services and what resources they have to meet people’s needs