Levelling up for mental health
Louis argues that tackling health inequalities is vital to improve the life chances of people who have been left behind by a decade of austerity
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Keeping our workforce well: Supporting the VCSE mental health sector
Sarah Hughes and Kathy Roberts on the way voluntary sector workers’ needs have been overlooked despite experiencing similar traumas and anxieties to those in statutory services
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Taking care of maternal mental health during Covid-19
Maria explains how the Maternal Mental Health Alliance are campaigning to support mothers and families during the pandemic
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Nothing can be changed until it is faced: Facing up to inequalities in Covid-19
Peter Molyneux considers the way Covid-19 has shone a light on health and racial inequalities
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Now is the time to act: keeping race in mind
Kadra reflects on the global Black Lives Matter protests, the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on racialised communities, and the effect of racism on mental health
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Face masks can’t protect you if you can’t afford one
Marsha argues that action needs to be taken to ensure everyone has access to appropriate face masks
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Communication, trauma and the public’s mental health
Andy looks at why getting coronavirus messaging right is crucial for our mental health
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Intelligent Kindness to the rescue?
What role can kindness play in bringing about better mental health outcomes for all?
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Managing your eating through a time of turmoil
Hope shares some practical tips on what can be helpful with managing an eating disorder while isolating at home
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Life in quarantine: notes from a psychiatrist
Nuwan Dissanayaka considers the impact of the pandemic on some of the most vulnerable and isolated in our communities
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