Media

We possesses a huge range and depth of knowledge on mental health and learning disability issues.

As part of our commitment to raising public awareness of mental health, staff at the Mental Health Foundation and the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities are available for interview on issues relating to mental wellbeing or learning disabilities and on the symptoms, prevalence and treatment of most mental health problems (including depression, anxiety, bipolar and schizophrenia).

Case Studies

To speak to case studies about their experiences with mental health problems, please visit the Mental Health Foundation Speakers’ Bureau.

Contact the Press Office team on 020 7803 1110, or email press@mhf.org.uk

Our Spokespeople and their expertise 

		Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive Mental health and learning disability policy, government mental health strategy, mental health legislation, economic impact of mental health, service improvement, science and technology, therapy, spirituality, and general mental health.
		Simon Lawton-Smith, Head of Policy UK mental health policy, government mental health strategy, mental health in parliament, mental health legislation including Community Treatment Orders, mental health commissioning, mental health service provision, mental health funding and costs, personalisation in mental health.
		Toby Williamson, Head of Development and Later Life Older people’s mental health, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, mental capacity, Mental Capacity Act, accessibility and development of community services, government mental health and social care strategy, mental health assessments, veterans and mental health, loneliness, ethics and values, and social inclusion.
		Dr Eva Cyhlarova, Head of Research General and abnormal psychology, nutrition and mental health, depression, vulnerability factors in psychological disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder/ ADHD), psychoses, personality (Schizotypy), and general mental health.
		David Crepaz-Keay, Head of Patient and Public Involvement Development, delivering and evaluation of service user involvement, family and carer involvement, peer support, mental health awareness, self-management training, and empowerment.
		Susan Blishen, Project Manager, Right Here Right Here project, mental health and wellbeing of young people, youth involvement projects, and charity partnership management.
		Isabella Goldie, Head of Mental Health Programmes, Scotland Scottish mental health policy, public mental health and wellbeing, prevention and early intervention, later life, equalities and inequalities in mental health, mental health of black and minority ethnic communities, asylum seekers and refugees, Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, mental health and the arts, service user centred research, empowerment and recovery, and general mental health.

Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities Spokespeople 

		Head of Children and Young People's Programmes  Areas of expertise: Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, consultancy, young people and the Criminal Justice System, bullying and harassment, day centres and services, Local Authority provision, services outside of the UK, transitions from child to adult services, service reviews and quality checking of services, personal budgets, Circles of Support and innovative approaches, development of the voluntary and third sectors, care management, and social work. Read Barbara's biography
		Christine Burke, Senior Development Manager Areas of expertise: spirituality and faith communities, ethnicity, person centred planning, employment, leadership for self-advocates, and Circles of Support. Read Christine's biography
		Jill Davies, Research Programme Manager Areas of expertise: young people and transition, Autism, mental health of people with learning disabilities, children and families, and leadership for self-advocates.
		Christine Towers, Service and Development Manager Areas of expertise: fathers, family work, day opportunities, older family carers, respite and short breaks, direct payments, and consultancy.
		Keith Bates, Project Manager, In-Business Areas of expertise: supported employment, self-employment, social enterprise and social firms, supporting people to set up co-operatives, and business and enterprise development. Read Keith's biography
		Molly Mattingly, Assistant Director Areas of expertise: person centred planning, circles of support, community inclusion, consultancy, employment, personalisation, families and transition. Read Molly's biography