3 July 2023
What does the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan mean for mental health?
Andy unpacks the implications of the new workforce plan, welcoming a longer-term approach and highlighting the gaps still waiting to be addressed
30 June 2023
The Government report and action on patient safety is a welcome start – but root and branch reform is needed
Andy considers the Government’s rapid review into patient safety in mental health inpatient services, and what more is needed to make services safer for everyone
28 June 2023
Towards mental health equality in the West Midlands
The Centre has informed the work of an independent Commission set up by the West Midlands Combined Authority, exploring how to reduce mental health inequalities
22 June 2023
Podcast: Behaviour and mental health in schools
How is children’s behaviour in schools linked to their mental health? Thea speaks to Charlotte and Daisy about the impact of behaviour management approaches on young people’s mental health.
20 June 2023
Join Centre for Mental Health’s call to prioritise mental health equality and prevention
Ed outlines the ideas we’ve submitted to the Major Conditions Strategy’s call for evidence
12 June 2023
The mental health implications of the Illegal Migration Bill
Psychiatrist Dr Lucia Chaplin highlights the Illegal Migration Bill’s concerning mental health ramifications
28 April 2023
Counting the cost of health inequality: new data on premature mortality among people with a mental illness in England
Andy Bell draws focus on the recent mortality statistics for people with severe mental illness.
25 April 2023
Podcast: António Ferreira
Thea is joined by António Ferreira, an award-winning mental health activist and anti-racism campaigner who uses his own lived experience of mental health difficulties to bring about changes in mental health.
20 April 2023
Confronting institutional racism in mental health: our Festival of Ideas event
Nick and Kadra share key insights and takeaways from our second Festival of Ideas event which explored advancing racial justice in mental health
19 April 2023
Having our say: Promoting voting rights for people with mental health difficulties
Masum Khwaja explains how important it is for people living with mental health difficulties to exercise their right to vote.
12 April 2023
Universal basic income: myths, money and mental health
Economist Frederico Cardoso explains the difference a universal basic income could make to people’s mental health, financial concerns and quality of life
6 April 2023
Planting trees: Pursuing a long-term vision for mental health
Andy Bell explains how we can ‘plant trees’ and implement policies today that can improve public mental health in the long run.