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** November 2021
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Hello from Sarah!
Dear friends,

With COP26 underway in Glasgow, we wanted to share with you our position statement ([link removed]) on climate change and its impact on mental health. We are committed to playing our part in fighting for the system change we need to support better mental health and climate resilience.

Like the climate crisis, turning the tide on rising mental ill health requires decisive action, so we were deeply disappointed that funding for early support hubs for young people was not included in the recent
Spending Review ([link removed]) . However we have not given up on making this vital resource for young people a reality.

Do take a look at our new research into the ‘lifeline’ provided by London’s voluntary and community organisations ([link removed]) during the pandemic, and the challenges they face. We also launched a new briefing on how integrated care systems ([link removed]) can improve mental health in their communities by taking a public health approach.

Our podcast ([link removed]) this month is an absolute must-listen, featuring our peer researcher Alex Augustine on the wearing impact of racism on the mental health of Black people, and the importance of genuine co-production and lived experience perspectives in research.

Take care,

Sarah
A lifeline for London ([link removed])
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Commissioned by the Mayor of London, this report explores how voluntary and community organisations in London supported people’s mental health during the first year of the pandemic, how they adapted to the crisis, and what they’ve learned from the experience.

It calls on commissioners to offer funding models that support the VCS sector's stability, sustainability and diversity.

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London’s voluntary and community organisations have been a lifeline throughout the pandemic - but they're at risk without fair funding.

Better together: A public health model for mentally healthier integrated care systems ([link removed])
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To support better mental health, integrated care systems should focus on reducing poverty and inequality whilst improving the environment and providing tailored support for people with the highest risks of mental illness.

This briefing outlines how integrated care systems can adopt a public health model to use their budgets, powers and influence to support better mental health outcomes for all.

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Ed Davie explains key ways that integrated care systems can work to prevent mental ill health, such as getting Living Wage accredited, encouraging active travel and providing access to green spaces.
Podcast: Alex Augustine - 'Bringing a unique perspective to peer research' ([link removed])

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Alex Augustine, one of the Centre’s peer researchers, discusses what genuine peer involvement and coproduction should look like, and highlights the urgent need for organisations to put lived experience centre-stage.

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Do you work for a small business? Help us work for good!

Small businesses can make a big difference by joining Work For Good. Through the platform, you can pledge to donate a percentage of your profits to the Centre. Over Christmas your donation could be matched by up to £250! Please consider becoming our small business star to support us in the fight for equality in mental health.

Sign up here ([link removed]) or get in touch with Charlotte Whelan (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

Blogs
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Eco-Anxiety: a snapshot ([link removed])
Alex Bond explores how the real and present threat of climate change is affecting young people's mental health and how they are leading the charge for change

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Time for concerted action: the mental health of children and young people in England ([link removed])
Huong considers how the latest NHS digital data should shape priorities for children's mental health

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Dealing with my mental health whilst being young and Black ([link removed])
Rahma Duale discusses the wearing impact of racism on young Black people and how this also creates barriers to getting the right mental health support

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Mental health and Covid: it's not all over ([link removed])
Andy explains why we need to plan now for some of the biggest mental health impacts of the pandemic which are still to come

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Building mentally healthier integrated care systems ([link removed])
Ed Davie explains how integrated care systems can work for better mental health

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'It feels like coming home': starting a new chapter at Centre for Mental Health ([link removed])
David Woodhead shares his excitement and ambitions for his new role as the Centre's Associate Director of Research

News and events
* The climate emergency and mental health: a position statement from Centre for Mental Health ([link removed])
* Londoners' mental health 'lifeline' at risk without fair funding for charities and community groups ([link removed]) , finds new research
* Spending Review misses vital chance to promote and protect mental health ([link removed]) , says Centre for Mental Health
* Equally Well launches Global Call to Action to improve vaccine access for people living with mental health difficulties ([link removed])
* The nation's mental health is at a tipping point that requires decisive action in the Spending Review ([link removed]) , warns Centre for Mental Health
* Integrated care systems in England should take action to protect and promote the public's mental health ([link removed]) , says Centre for Mental Health briefing paper

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