The economic and social costs of mental ill health
This report finds that mental ill health costs England £300 billion a year. This equates to double the entire NHS budget and is comparable, economically, to having a pandemic every year.
Type: Publication
Politicians must commit to building a mentally healthier nation, say national charities
Our manifesto sets out key actions political parties can adopt to turn the tide on the increase in mental ill-health.
Type: News
Why reversing the rise in mental health inequalities should be in every party manifesto
Bethan explores how critical addressing inequalities is to building a mentally healthier nation.
Type: Blog
Putting prevention of mental ill health on the political agenda
Bethan assesses how mental health can be improved, if we pay more attention to the wider social and environmental determinants of mental health.
Type: Blog
Manifesto ideas for local council elections
From funding early support hubs and substance misuse services, to paying the Living Wage and providing affordable housing, this manifesto sets out evidence-based policy suggestions for local councils.
Type: Page
Tell us about any barriers you face in voting
We’re looking into the barriers that people with mental health problems face in registering to vote.
Type: Page
Today’s Autumn Statement is a missed opportunity to prioritise the nation’s mental health
Responding to the Chancellor’s autumn statement announcement, Andy Bell, chief executive of Centre for Mental Health, said: “Today’s autumn statement indicates that the Government is not prioritising the nation’s mental health”.
Type: News
Broken promises or reform postponed? Reflections on the King’s speech
Last week’s King’s Speech, setting out the Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, was as notable for what it didn’t say as for what it did.
Type: Blog
Ten-year plan needed to stop rise in mental ill health in England, say charities
Leading national organisations, representing thousands of people, have come together to call for a long-term mental health plan for England.
Type: News
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.
Type: Blog