How was Christmas and New Year for you? : How was Christmas and New Year for you?
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
I’m writing this in mid-January 2022. I’ve always been uncomfortable with the new year; the 'new you' push in January.
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Removing hierarchies and working across professions : Removing hierarchies and working across professions
/ Research
How one partnership working model has made researchers think again.
Mental health strains that affect our top athletes : Mental health strains that affect our top athletes
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Dr David Crepaz‑Keay and Heather Lewis talk about the mental health stresses and strains that affect our top-flight athletes, as well as you and me.
Pride, being gay and the effects on my mental health : Pride, being gay and the effects on my mental health
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Pride is both a celebration of what has been achieved and a rally for the fights yet to be won – both at home and abroad. But despite civil rights advances across the world, this Pride month has been one of the most confrontational of the past 20 years, with considerable pushback from those who wish to see our rights curtailed.
Why might COVID-19 be a big issue for those of us with a lived experience : Why might COVID-19 be a big issue for those of us with a lived experience
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Those of us with lived experience of mental health problems are, sadly, more likely to experience inequality and health challenges.
Mental Health Foundation’s commitments on race and diversity : Mental Health Foundation’s commitments on race and diversity
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Joint statement by Chair of Trustees and CEO – The Mental Health Foundation’s commitments on race and diversity.
Choose to Challenge on International Women's Day 2021 : Choose to Challenge on International Women's Day 2021
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
International Women’s Day is an important moment in the year. It's where collectively, we celebrate the achievements of women, shine a light on issues that affect them and call for gender parity.
What does Blue Monday mean for our mental health? : What does Blue Monday mean for our mental health?
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
January’s third Monday, “Blue Monday”, is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Spoiler: it isn’t. Let’s look after our mental health against commercial influences.
Why we need to reboot our thinking on mental health in 2021 : Why we need to reboot our thinking on mental health in 2021
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
2020 has been a year like no other. It has been a watershed year in terms of public health. The pandemic has challenged us as individuals, and as a nation in ways we didn’t think possible.
Take action to cut your area’s suicide risk : Take action to cut your area’s suicide risk
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We are calling on government, councils and the NHS to use our new suicide risk map to support mentally healthier communities.