Thoughts on loneliness & mental illness from our writer in residence

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** September 2021
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Hello from Andy!
Dear friends,

This year we’ll be marking World Mental Health Day by putting the spotlight on mental health inequalities and the ways to eradicate them. Almost a year on from our ground-breaking report, Mental health for all? ([link removed]) , fighting for equality in mental health remains our driving force. Join us ([link removed]) at our webinar on 8 October to find out the truth about mental health inequality.

We’re delighted to share with you the first piece ([link removed]) from our new writer in residence, Dr Amy Pollard, which explores loneliness from a mental health perspective. You can listen to an audio version of her piece here ([link removed]) .

The Government has now published its ‘plan for health and social care’ in England, which sadly offers little clarity on support for people living with mental health difficulties. You can read our response to the plan here ([link removed]) . Take a look at this video ([link removed]) to hear from Marsha McAdam and Kevin James about their experiences of social care and their views on what needs to change.

For any young people who are anxious about getting the Covid vaccine, be sure to check out our new resource ([link removed]) which walks you through the process.

Take care,

Andy
The truth about equality in mental health ([link removed])
Join the Centre as we mark World Mental Health Day by putting the spotlight on mental health inequalities. This webinar will explain both the reality of mental health inequality and the solutions for creating good mental health for all.

We'll be hearing from
Andy Bell (Deputy CEO, Centre for Mental Health), Poppy Jaman (CEO, City Mental Health Alliance) and Rose Ssali (Chief Executive, Support and Action for Women's Network).
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Register for your free place ([link removed])
Banished: the roots of loneliness in mental health ([link removed])
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We're delighted to share Dr Amy Pollard's first piece as our writer in residence!

Drawing on her own experience of bipolar disorder and her background as an anthropologist, Amy argues that loneliness is a symptom of wider dynamics of discrimination and exile, which people with mental health difficulties have been caught up in – but which aren’t really about us.

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Young Changemakers ([link removed])

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We're partnering with UK Youth and The Diana Award in a project supported by People's Postcode Lottery which will put young people from racialised communities in the driver's seat to reimagine mental health support.

Applications are open ([link removed]) until 5 October 2021 for 16-25 year olds who identify as Black or Black mixed-race to become Young Changemakers and influence mental health policy and practice for the better.
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Social care services are a vital source of support for many people living with mental health difficulties. Marsha and Kevin share their own experiences of social care – how it improves their lives when it’s good, and the challenges to getting the right support.

Covid-19 vaccine resource for young people ([link removed])

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While many people are feeling positive about getting the Covid-19 vaccine, others may be feeling worried or anxious about it.

If you feel this way, we've put together some up-to-date information and tips to reassure you and help you get your jab.

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IPS training ([link removed])
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Are you a Senior Employment Specialist providing supervision or field mentoring to Employment Specialists? Are you new to supervision? If so, this course is for you!

Register now ([link removed]) for our course aimed at Senior Employment Specialists who carry out IPS client-based supervisions.
Blogs
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What does the climate change emergency teach us about improving mental health? ([link removed])
Bella Santa Cruz argues that we need system-wide change to truly tackle mental health inequalities

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What does the Government's health and social care plan mean for mental health support? ([link removed])
Andy reflects on the new plan and finds little clarity for people living with mental health difficulties

News and events
* Webinar - Now or never: a systemic investment review of mental health care in England ([link removed])
* Centre urges MPs to prioritise mental health in key legislation ([link removed])
* Join our online event: The truth about mental health inequality ([link removed])
* Young people from racialised communities re-imagining mental health support ([link removed])
* Centre for Mental Health welcomes Dr David Woodhead to lead research team and celebrates Dr Graham Durcan taking on new role as Senior Fellow ([link removed])
* Centre for Mental Health responds to call for evidence on behaviour in schools ([link removed])

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