Response to Scottish Government’s petition on conversion therapy : Response to Scottish Government’s petition on conversion therapy
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Our response to the Scottish Government’s petition on ending conversion therapy.
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What next for the future of health security in the UK? : What next for the future of health security in the UK?
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The Mental Health Foundation responds to today’s proposals for the new UK Health Security Agency.
Reform of Public Health England : Reform of Public Health England
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Here we take you through our thoughts on what the reform of Public Health England means for the future of public mental health.
Where next for prevention in mental health? : Where next for prevention in mental health?
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Where next for prevention in mental health? An analysis of the 2019 General Election manifestos.
I feel frightened of the angry world outside my door : I feel frightened of the angry world outside my door
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Brexit: a topic that has overwhelmed, fascinated and exhausted people living in the UK more than anything else in recent memory.
The harsh reality of Reality TV and mental health : The harsh reality of Reality TV and mental health
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Dr Antonis Kousoulis discusses the impact of Reality TV on mental health, and what the government and TV regulators are doing, and should do, about it.
Mental health is an open goal for the next Prime Minister : Mental health is an open goal for the next Prime Minister
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Today, the Mental Health Policy Group, an alliance of six national charities working together to improve mental health, has written to Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson calling on them to commit to taking action to improve mental health, as set out in our new manifesto “Towards Mental Health Equality.”
Matt Hancock: mental health priorities for the new health secretary : Matt Hancock: mental health priorities for the new health secretary
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Matt Hancock has succeeded Jeremy Hunt as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, appointed just a few days after the NHS celebrated its 70th birthday with a 3.4% increased funding settlement.
Northern Ireland political stalemate is exacerbating mental health crisis : Northern Ireland political stalemate is exacerbating mental health crisis
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Northern Ireland has catastrophic levels of mental ill health. More people have died by suicide in the past 18 years than were killed during 30 years of conflict.
A new health policy landscape for Wales? : A new health policy landscape for Wales?
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The community and family orientated approaches outlined in the independent review of Health and Social Care in Wales provides a great sense of optimism: that individuals will stop being viewed in isolation, with a community public mental health approach underpinning the recommendations.