Love Island : Love Island
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
In this blog from 2019, we explore the impact the TV show Love Island has on mental health and whether anything has changed since last year's show.
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Why the language we use to describe mental health matters : Why the language we use to describe mental health matters
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
It is perhaps not surprising that an area of health that has been so systematically stigmatised for so many decades has historically settled for a discriminatory lexicon. Generations of people have grown up in societies that found terms like “psycho”, “schizo”, “loonie” and “crazy” perfectly acceptable.
The NHS Long Term Plan: progress and a way forward : The NHS Long Term Plan: progress and a way forward
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
NHS England has published the new NHS Long Term Plan, setting out a vision for the future of the NHS in England – including healthcare provision and outcomes to be achieved.
What do Londoners say about mental health? : What do Londoners say about mental health?
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Today, the Foundation, in partnership with Thrive LDN, launches the Londoners Said report, distilling over 1000 conversations about what would better support people in the capital to live happier, healthier lives.
Stress - it's time to talk : Stress - it's time to talk
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
The Foundation's Director of Scotland and Northern Ireland discusses the impact stress has on men and highlights how we must shift the culture so that men feel that it is safe and acceptable to seek help.
Ending poverty and improving mental health : Ending poverty and improving mental health
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Let’s be ambitious about ending poverty and improving mental health. If we did end poverty, then all of us, not just those who are poor now, would see benefits for our mental health.
The power of the TV producers to promote good mental health : The power of the TV producers to promote good mental health
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
In this blog we explore the impact the TV show Love Island has on mental health and other topics, like body image.
Mental health and physical activity in Northern Ireland : Mental health and physical activity in Northern Ireland
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
The Mental Health Foundation received funding from DRILL (Disability Research on Independent Living & Learning) to conduct a one-year pilot study to address the high levels of physical ill-health and preventable deaths of people with serious mental health problems in Northern Ireland.
How can we stop social media undermining our mental health? : How can we stop social media undermining our mental health?
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Rather than asking if social media is THE problem, let’s for a moment ask what the screen reflects. Our desire to capture and communicate a positive identity has always existed. Keeping diaries was all the rage for millions of our Victorian-era predecessors. Social media is the latest manifestation.
Experts by experience are invaluable in mental health, but how? : Experts by experience are invaluable in mental health, but how?
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Experts and professionals have essential skills and knowledge, but most decision-makers would recognise (in theory, at least) that those who have personal experience of living with mental health challenges can bring something special and different. But what, exactly, do they bring?