Black single parents and peer support in Wales : Black single parents and peer support in Wales
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Exploring the barriers Black single parents face in accessing peer support in Wales.
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Black mental health and resilience : Black mental health and resilience
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
This piece explores some of the historical factors that affect mental health within the Black community, explains how this history shapes Black mental health today, why ‘resilience’ can be a double-edged term, and what should change to address these inequalities.
England's mental health is getting worse : England's mental health is getting worse
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
The government has released the latest data about mental illness and treatment across the population in England. It confirms that more people than ever are struggling with their mental health - and they are not making it up.
The unsung heroes of Black history and mental health : The unsung heroes of Black history and mental health
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
For Black History Month, we’re celebrating the unsung heroes of Black History and pioneers of mental health.
Reclaiming and liberating narratives of Black history : Reclaiming and liberating narratives of Black history
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
The theme of Black History Month UK 2024 is “Reclaiming Narratives”. Mental Health Foundation Becoming a Man (BAM) Programme Manager and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor Ntale Eastmond shares his interpretation of the theme with a focus on liberation narratives.
What can we expect for mental health in the next parliament? : What can we expect for mental health in the next parliament?
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What can we expect for mental health in the next parliament? We’ve analysed the General Election manifestos of the main parties for their commitments to mental health prevention.
Going smokefree : Going smokefree
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In October 2023, the Government announced its proposal to increase the age of sale of tobacco in England. Mark Rowland, CEO of the Mental Health Foundation and Co-Chair of the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership, shares why this is good news for mental health.
Reflections on the Conservative and Labour party conferences : Reflections on the Conservative and Labour party conferences
Mental Health Foundation’s Director of England, Alexa Knight, reflects on the 2023 Conservative and Labour party conferences and the implications for public mental health.
Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living : Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living
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Negative mental health effects of rising cost-of-living should spur Government action.
The Casey report and its implications for mental health : The Casey report and its implications for mental health
/ Challenging mental health inequalities
Written by our CEO, Mark Rowland, this blog reflects on the findings of racism, misogyny and homophobia from the recent Casey report, and how this affects mental health.