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** July 2021
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Hello from Sarah!
Dear friends,

It was a delight to be at the London Liaison and Diversion ([link removed]) conference this week and able to share insights with each other beyond the realm of Zoom!

This month we’ve published new research on addressing inequities in mental health research ([link removed]) , the future of prison mental health care ([link removed]) (plus a fantastic podcast ([link removed]) with Dr Graham Durcan on the subject), and launched #AskHowIAm ([link removed]) – a report and campaign with National Voices on the importance of compassionate conversations in health care settings for people with long-term physical conditions.

We’ve also been calling for a network of early support hubs which would provide young people somewhere to go when they first start to struggle with their mental health. Support the #FundTheHubs ([link removed]) campaign by emailing your MP ([link removed]) .

We’re thrilled to have launched our brand new strategy ([link removed]) , which sets out our vision of equality in mental health and how we’re going to go about achieving it. To realise our ambitions we need to expand our research team! Could you be our new Children & Young People’s Mental Health Researcher? Apply here ([link removed]) .

Take care,

Sarah
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Fit for purpose? Addressing inequities in mental health research exacerbated by Covid-19 ([link removed])

Covid-19 is widening inequalities in mental health, and major gaps in mental health research mean we don’t have the evidence and information we need to address this. Produced on behalf of the Mental Health Research Group, this report explores the inequities in research funding and production, and sets out ways of tackling them.

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The future of prison mental health care in England ([link removed])

Poor mental health is exceptionally common in prison. This review of prison mental health care shares examples of the good and innovative practice happening in England. However, wider change is urgently needed to improve mental health among people in prison. We've shared recommendations for making people safer.

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Ask how I am ([link removed])

People who live with long-term physical conditions are twice as likely to have poor mental health as those who do not. But our new research with National Voices finds that they have too few opportunities to ask for help with their mental health. This report calls for a greater focus on compassionate care for people with long-term conditions and shares guidance for health care practitioners.

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Alongside the report, we've launched the #AskHowIAm campaign with National Voices to get health care practitioners talking to people living with long-term conditions about their mental health.
Equality in mental health: our strategy ([link removed])

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"No health without justice, no quality without equality"

We exist because too many people still don't receive the mental health support they need. We're determined to change this and have set out our strategy for making this happen.

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Podcast: Graham Durcan 'mental health in prisons' ([link removed])

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Graham discusses the mental health needs of people in prisons, and argues for a fundamental culture shift to ensure a focus on rehabilitation and wellbeing in the criminal justice system.
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#FundTheHubs ([link removed])
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We're calling for a network of early support hubs to be funded across the country to provide young people with pen access, flexible, early support with their mental health.

Find out more about the campaign to #FundTheHubs ([link removed]) in this short video.

IPS training ([link removed])
We have just launched a new IPS training course aimed at Senior Employment Specialists who carry out IPS client-based supervisions to support Employment Specialists. The first course will run virtually in November - book your place ([link removed]) .

We have a few places left at our next “Leading for Excellence: Training for IPS Supervisors” course - book your place ([link removed]) .
Job: Researcher, Children & Young People's Mental Health ([link removed])
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We're expanding our research team and seeking a researcher with experience in children and young people’s mental health.
This role will give you the opportunity to undertake interesting research which will contribute to improved life chances for children and young people. You will bring skills in working with children, parents, schools, have knowledge of CYP mental health policy, and recognise the value of participatory research.

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Blogs
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The Health and Care Bill: what does it mean for mental health? ([link removed])
Andy analyses the Government's new health care legislation and unpacks the implications for mental health services

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Improving mental health and wellbeing in prisons ([link removed])
Kate Davies CBE responds to the findings in Centre for Mental Health's review of mental health care in prisons

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Creating the conditions for thriving at work in small businesses ([link removed])
Three PhD researchers share innovative solutions for helping small businesses support the mental health of their workers

News
* Mental health research needs to open up to new ways of working to address inequalities, says report published by Centre for Mental Health ([link removed])
* Continuity of care is crucial for people in prison with mental health difficulties ([link removed])
* Urgent action required as stresses of Covid place added strain on mental health of people with long-term conditions ([link removed])
* Fund the Hubs ([link removed])

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