12 December 2018
British Psychological Society funds research into the effectiveness of clinical psychologists working in primary care
More than a quarter of people who visit their GP in the UK every day have problems which are primarily psychological rather than physical, but they do not always receive access to the care that they need.
10 December 2018
Primary mental health care must be at heart of long-term NHS plan, says new report from Centre for Mental Health & University of Birmingham
Primary care services provide the vast majority of NHS mental health support yet their role has been ignored in successive national policies and strategies, says a report published today by Centre for Mental Health and the University of Birmingham. The report, Filling the chasm: Reimagining primary mental health care, explores the role of primary care
6 December 2018
Centre for Mental Health welcomes Mental Health Act Review report
Our response to the findings and recommendations of the Act’s independent review
5 December 2018
Principles for mental health in the Long-Term NHS Plan: A Consensus Statement
As part of the Mental Health Policy Group, we share the principles which need to underpin the Long Term Plan.
21 November 2018
Rising levels of poor mental health among children and young people show need for investment and reform, says Centre for Mental Health
We respond to new prevalence figures on mental health difficulties in children and young people
20 November 2018
NHS and local authorities should invest in support for young people who self-harm, says Centre for Mental Health report
Our new evaluation looks at what works in supporting young people who are struggling with self-harm
7 November 2018
Government, NHS, schools and local authorities should do more to support children with persistent behavioural problems
One child in every twelve in the UK risks having behavioural problems from a young age into their teenage years
29 October 2018
Sue Bailey begins work as chair of Centre for Mental Health
Professor Dame Sue Bailey has become the Centre’s new Chair of Trustees, succeeding Lady Elizabeth Vallance after eight years in the role
29 October 2018
Centre for Mental Health welcomes Budget investment in NHS mental health services
We respond to the Chancellor’s announcement of £2 billion extra annual investment in NHS mental health services
24 October 2018
The Centre celebrates the work of our Chair, Lady Elizabeth Vallance
As Lady Elizabeth steps down as Chair, some of the Centre’s friends reflect on her impact
15 October 2018
Centre for Mental Health welcomes BMA call for greater investment in action to prevent poor mental health
We warmly welcome the BMA’s call for a ‘cradle to grave’ approach to mental health prevention.
10 October 2018
Lottery Boost Set To Strengthen The Mental Health, Wellbeing and Skills of Birmingham’s Young African Caribbean Men
Young African Caribbean men across Birmingham will benefit from National Lottery funding, thanks to a life-changing scheme initiated by Birmingham Repertory Theatre, First Class Legacy, Centre for Mental Health and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.