New podcast, blogs and more in our August newsletter

View this email in your browser ([link removed])
[link removed]
August 2024
Kadra Abdinasir

Kadra Abdinasir

Associate Director for Policy

Dear friend,

With the new Government taking shape this month, we’ve been actively engaging with the latest developments. In our recent podcast episode ([link removed]) , I sat down with Thea to analyse Labour’s mental health commitments, offering reflections on where we believe they can go further. In addition, we submitted evidence to Lord Darzi’s independent investigation ([link removed]) of NHS performance, sharing our insights into the state of mental health services to help shape a new 10-year health plan.

In the wake of the General Election, we emphasised the importance of getting the language and narratives right ([link removed]) when it comes to mental health. We also continue to draw attention to the ongoing violence and siege in Gaza ([link removed]) , highlighting the devastating effects of the occupation on the mental health of Palestinians and those affected globally.

Closer to home, we’ve witnessed ([link removed]) distressing anti-immigrant, racist, and Islamophobic riots sweeping across England. The trauma and harm caused by these events are profound, and we continue to urge the Government to adopt a comprehensive strategy to address all forms of racism and discrimination and through the proposed Race Equality Act.
[link removed]
[link removed]

What does the new government mean for mental health?

Kadra Abdinasir joins Thea to unpack the first few weeks of the new Government and what the policy announcements so far mean for mental health.

Listen on Spotify ([link removed]) , Apple Podcasts ([link removed]) or Soundcloud ([link removed]) . A full transcript can be found on our website.
[link removed]
[link removed]

How we’re working with local systems to support mental health

Across the country, we're supporting councils, combined authorities and integrated care boards to make evidence-based decisions about their priorities for mental health. We bring our dedication to better mental health to every part of our work - from complex system-mapping to evidence reviews to stakeholder consultation.
Find out how we can support your local system ([link removed])
[link removed]
[link removed]

Beyond words: Why language matters for social security and mental health ([link removed])

by Nick Treloar
[link removed]

No safe place in mind: mental health and trauma in Gaza ([link removed])

by Holly Jones, Zainab Shafan-Azhar, Julia Doyle and Nick Treloar

Can you help us end mental health injustice?

We are dedicated to eradicating mental health inequalities. But we can’t do it without your support.

By donating to Centre for Mental Health, you can help us continue to break ground with our research and amplify our calls to put social justice at the heart of mental health policy.
Support us today ([link removed])
[link removed]
[link removed]
* Our response to the recent racist and Islamophobic violence taking place across the UK ([link removed])

We are very excited to be curating an upcoming special issue of Perspectives in Public Health.

The edition will focus on the potential impact of global events on the mental health of the public and implications for informing actions on global inequalities.

We are looking for contributions that offer forward-looking and interdisciplinary perspectives on how mental health might be affected by possible global events in the coming decades - find out more ([link removed]) .

If you’ve enjoyed reading this newsletter, please consider making a donation towards our work. We can’t continue the fight for equality in mental health without your support.
Support us today ([link removed])
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]
[link removed]

Copyright (C) 2024 Centre for Mental Health. All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you signed up to our email bulletin
Our mailing address is:
Centre for Mental Health
The King's Fund Room AG.22
11-13 Cavendish Square
London, W1G 0AN
United Kingdom
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences ([link removed]) or unsubscribe ([link removed])