Advancing change for Black maternal mental health: progress and thoughts so far
This Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Sandra Igwe reflects on the progress made towards better supporting the mental health of Black mothers and outlines the changes that still need to be made.
Type: Blog
Illuminating the invisible: Bringing Black mental health and suicidality out of the shadows
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Chris Frederick emphasises the critical need for more inclusive, culturally competent mental health services to address the mental health inequalities in Black communities.
Type: Blog
Beyond words: Why language matters for social security and mental health
Nick and Andy outline the need to move towards more compassionate language around benefits and call for a reform of the current benefits system.
Type: Blog
A dual crisis
This report explores the impact of poverty and benefit conditionality on the mental health of parents and children.
Type: Publication
Why transphobia in public debate is putting people’s mental health at risk
Andy details what steps need to be taken to ensure that trans people are able to live equal, rightful lives.
Type: Blog
Podcast: Thahmina Begum
Leeds-based artist and art psychotherapist, Thahmina Begum talks about how she uses art to help communities process racial and intergenerational trauma.
Type: Blog
Making mental health services work for older people
Dr Amanda Thompsell breaks down how fair provision and appropriate access to services, alongside combating ageism are crucial to improving mental health support for older adults.
Type: Blog
Mental health in later life
Poor mental health is sometimes regarded as an unavoidable part of becoming older; we address this assumption and suggest recommendations on how to create better mental health for older people.
Type: Publication
Podcast: David Woodhead
David Woodhead shares how his experiences as a gay man have affected his mental health, for good and ill, and about his journey from addiction to recovery.
Type: Blog
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