10 October 2017
Learning the lessons
Sarah Hughes reflects on the latest annual report from the National Confidential Inquiry on Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness
10 October 2017
Back to work – personal reflections
David Gilbert, a service user and Director of InHealth Associates, provides his professional and personal view.
12 September 2017
Depression after the birth of my son: Mark’s story
It took Mark years to get the mental health support he needed after his son’s traumatic birth
1 September 2017
The Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health: Supporting local action to change lives
Andy Bell reflects on the new Prevention Concordat’s plans to improve mental health and reduce inequalities
11 August 2017
A lifeline in the community: the vital role of assertive outreach and rehabilitation
Dr Nuwan Dissanayaka highlights the struggle for people like Jamie to maintain independence
4 August 2017
Case ‘X’ and young people’s mental health: how do we move forward?
Sir James Munby’s comments on a girl requiring a secure mental health bed have highlighted the severe pressures facing children’s services
4 August 2017
Investing in the mental health workforce
Andy looks at Health Education England’s new strategy to secure the workforce required to deliver the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health
26 July 2017
Foster care and mental health
Our media ambassador Martin Barrow reflects on the mental health needs of children in foster care.
19 July 2017
How do you look after your wellbeing?
Andy looks back at the messages we received at RHS Hampton to explore how people look after their wellbeing
18 July 2017
Art and worry: Gabriel’s story
The artist behind the paintings featured in our mental health garden reflects on his own journey to better wellbeing
14 July 2017
Physical activity & mental health: two for the price of one
Public health consultant Dr Lisa McNally writes a new guest blog for Centre for Mental Health on the value and importance of supporting physical activity among people living with mental health difficulties.
13 July 2017
Our big week
Sarah Hughes offers some initial reflections after a busy week for the Centre