First off, I'm delighted to share that, following my departure in December, the brilliant Andy Bell will be stepping in as the Centre's Interim Chief Executive until a permanent one is appointed. There is so much on the Centre's horizon in the months to come and I'm so pleased that Andy will be leading this small but mighty organisation through its next chapter!
At this time of crisis in the nation’s mental health we cannot afford cuts to mental health services. We're urging Jeremy Hunt to protect mental health funding in his Budget on Thursday. Add your voice by emailing your MP.
With Cop27 drawing to a close this week, our Senior Researcher Nick shares reflections on the intersection of climate change, racism and mental health.
If you work in mental health services, be sure to check out our new good practice guideon integrated working between the NHS and voluntary sector.
A guide to developing integrated statutory and voluntary sector mental health services
The NHS and the voluntary and sector are increasingly expected to work together to deliver integrated mental health services. This good practice guide walks providers from both sectors through the potential pitfalls of working together and how to overcome them.
Thea Joshi is joined by Ayanda Sibanda, Aaliyah Mulenga and Kadra Abdinasir who share how the Young Changemakers programme is equipping young people to tackle mental health inequalities in racialised communities.
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