15 December 2017
Saving lives at New Year: The role of local authorities
Lisa discusses the role of local authorities, public services and charities in supporting people through the festive season
9 December 2017
Transforming children’s mental health? Reflections on the government’s green paper
Our Director for Children and Young People reflects on the government’s green paper released last week
1 December 2017
Fifty years of spending for social progress
Georgina Ferry reflects on the story behind the Centre’s establishment
21 November 2017
Research unit to bridge the evidence-to-policy gap in mental health
Andy and Merve explain the Centre’s role in the new Mental Health Policy Research Unit
13 November 2017
Why is social care so often invisible in mental health policy?
Mark Trewin looks at the role of social care in supporting people with mental health problems to take control of their lives
24 October 2017
My journey to managing bipolar: Liz’s story
Liz reflects on weathering several episodes of extreme euphoria and severe depression
12 October 2017
Battling eating disorders and depression at university: Jenny’s story
Jenny found herself isolated by mental ill-health. Here, she explains the things that helped her recovery.
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