7 April 2019
Can social media help young people’s emotional wellbeing?
Andy asks whether we are missing an important opportunity to use social media as an ally for young people’s mental health
29 March 2019
Living with bipolar 1 disorder: Eleanor’s story
Eleanor reflects on her diagnosis as a teenager and what has helped her to manage her mental health
25 March 2019
The mental health impacts of divisive policies in schools – learning from the past
David looks back at the damaging impact of Section 28 on young LGBT people, and calls on the system to learn from its past
20 March 2019
Part 2: Chronic conditions, personalised care, ongoing support – but not for mental health?
Part 1 Accepting that you will never be fully free of things that cause you difficulties is not a defeat, especially where an understanding of how they cause difficulties is part of finding ways of living better with them. And that means resources. Social care could provide some of the ongoing long-term care and support
1 March 2019
Mental health support for veterans – why we need evidence-based solutions
Harry Palmer responds to the Commons defence committee’s report on mental health care for veterans
1 March 2019
A slow emergence into something new – life after cancer
David reflects on his gradual psychological recovery from cancer
22 February 2019
Mental health in fashion
Natasha Vinnikova reflects on the impact of working in a pressured freelance fashion environment on her mental health
11 February 2019
Why the messages in ‘Filling the Chasm’ need to be heard right now
Lucy Marks highlights the importance of treating primary mental health care as a team sport
4 February 2019
Best time of your life? Managing mental health at university
Thea looks back on her experience of university whilst navigating recovery
9 January 2019
What next? Delivering fundamental reform for the Mental Health Act
Andy emphasises the need for legislation change and concerted action to bring about fundamental reforms
3 January 2019
Why disinvesting in mental health rehabilitation services is a false economy
Rajesh argues that the NHS Long Term Plan must address neglected rehabilitation services and a rise in out of area placements
21 December 2018
Resetting the rules for primary care and mental health
Dr Paul Turner highlights a fundamental need to challenge prevailing assumptions in mental health care