15 October 2015
Centre for Mental Health marks 30 years of ground-breaking research
The Centre marked 30 years of life-changing research with an event hearing from the Minister for Community and Social Care.
12 October 2015
Better support for people with personality disorder needed at every stage of criminal justice system, says new briefing paper
Two-thirds of prisoners and about half of people under probation supervision are estimated to have personality disorder traits, yet only a small proportion get any support.
6 October 2015
Tribute to Steve Onyett
Steve Morgan offers a tribute to Steve Onyett, former member of staff at Centre for Mental Health, who recently passed away.
6 August 2015
Sean Duggan awarded honorary degree
He was awarded the honorary degree of Master of Science for his major contribution to criminal justice and mental health.
29 May 2015
National organisations call on new government to make mental health a priority in emergency budget
Six of England’s leading mental health organisations have joined forces to produce a plan for what the Government must do the first 100 days of the new Parliament to improve the lives of people with mental health problems.
20 May 2015
Centre welcomes Government pledge to change Mental Health Act police powers
“Changing the Mental Health Act to reduce the use of police custody in an emergency and investing in better places of safety are welcome steps towards better crisis care for people with mental health problems,” Centre for Mental Health chief executive Sean Duggan said today.
18 March 2015
Too many women are falling through the gaps and not getting help for mental health during and after pregnancy, says new report
Women who have depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth are not having their needs recognised and not getting the support they need as a result.
3 February 2015
Supporting children’s mental health is a good investment, says new report
Investing in children’s mental health examines the costs and the benefits of a range of interventions to prevent or treat some of the most common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
29 January 2015
New report reviews ‘what works’ for people facing multiple and complex needs
A new report shows that some of the most excluded and disadvantaged people in society can be effectively helped through better, more targeted support.
18 December 2014
Service user experience key to changing Mental Health Act police powers and improving care in a crisis, says new report
The use of police powers under the Mental Health Act is a major concern for service users, family carers and professionals alike.
23 October 2014
Places of safety must match levels of need
We are very concerned that police cells continue to be used in mental health crises and that in some areas appropriate places of safety are still not available.
23 October 2014
NHS England five year vision must support genuine parity between mental and physical health, says Centre
The paper sets out some bold new ideas about how health services can adapt to meet new challenges and offer a better service for people’s mental as well as physical health.