3 September 2019
Centre for Mental Health sets out priority areas for Government Spending Round
The Government must prioritise investment in the nation’s mental health and wellbeing in next week’s one year Spending Round, Centre for Mental Health chief economist Nick O’Shea said today. In anticipation of the Chancellor’s speech next week Nick O’Shea said: “This Spending Round is an opportunity the Government must not miss to put our mental
23 July 2019
Voluntary and community bodies have key roles in mental health support but face major financial pressures, new report finds
The Centre spoke with statutory commissioners and voluntary sector providers to understand the barriers and facilitators for effective commissioning
23 July 2019
Government prevention plans must go much further to promote and protect health for the future, says Centre for Mental Health
Our response to the Government’s prevention green paper
8 July 2019
Towards Mental Health Equality: the Mental Health Policy Group’s manifesto for the next Prime Minister
Centre for Mental Health is a member of the Mental Health Policy Group, a group of six organisations working together for better mental health policy in England. Today, we have published Towards Mental Health Equality: A Manifesto for the next Prime Minister. The document sets out our shared priorities for what we hope the next
2 July 2019
Schools need more support to make a positive impact: response to Mind survey
We respond to Mind’s survey showing that three in five young people have experienced a mental health difficulty
17 June 2019
Centre for Mental Health welcomes Prime Minister’s pledge to act on Mental Health Act Review recommendations
We respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement today that the Government will commit to reforming the Mental Health Act
9 June 2019
Charity leaders commit to creating safer systems, processes and cultures to tackle bullying
Our new research with ACEVO shines a light on the experiences of people who have been bullied in a charity workplace
23 May 2019
The use of mental health services for people with learning disabilities and autism
The Centre responds to recent evidence highlighting the damaging impact of institutional care for people with learning disabilities and autism
7 May 2019
Consensus statement on sustainable funding for public health
We’re pleased to support this consensus statement calling for increased investment to prevent ill health and reduce inequalities
28 April 2019
Primary care services need more support to save lives by preventing suicides
Our new research with Samaritans explores the crucial role of primary care services in helping people at risk of suicide
24 April 2019
New resource published to help public services become trauma-informed to support women’s mental health
Public services can help women more effectively by understanding the impact of trauma on their lives, according to our new resource
11 April 2019
Centre for Mental Health appoints new Head of Children and Young People’s Mental Health
We’re delighted that Kadra Abdinasir will be leading the Centre’s work to improve mental health support for children and young people