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6 July 2017
Against the Odds: putting young black men’s wellbeing first
Lorraine Khan on addressing the mental health inequalities faced by young black men
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22 June 2017
Out of sight for too long
Helen’s blog highlights that rehabilitation services have been neglected in mental health policy
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13 June 2017
Writing a play with my mum about her mental health: Kane’s story
Kane talks about his mum’s experience of Bipolar disorder and how it inspired his new show
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9 June 2017
After the election: priorities for mental health policy in the new Parliament
Andy Bell offers some initial thoughts on the results of the General Election 2017
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6 June 2017
Social prescribing: the power of the community
Lisa McNally shares how Social Prescribing has transformed the way their Public Health team are working to reduce isolation
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1 June 2017
Negotiating nature: gardens and wellbeing
Andy gives his perspective on how gardens can aid wellbeing
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25 May 2017
The ‘Making IPS Work’ Project
Julie Bailie explains how an IPS employment support team has been embedded in Community Mental Health Teams
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17 May 2017
We need to talk about the Mental Health Act
Andy Bell reflects on the Act, and the risks and benefits of changing it
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10 May 2017
Experiencing the decade of delay: Dolly’s story
Dolly on her experience of waiting over ten years to receive effective mental health support
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4 May 2017
Paternal OCD: Ashley’s story
Ash explains how paternal OCD manifested itself before and after the birth of his children
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3 May 2017
Therapy, medication and pregnancy: Amy’s story
Our policy research assistant Amy shares her experience of perinatal mental health problems
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2 May 2017
Experiencing postnatal depression: Sarah’s story
Chief executive Sarah shares her experience of postnatal mental health problems after the birth of her first child