What do Labour's commitments mean for mental health?

Dear friend,

With the new Government taking shape this month, we’ve been actively engaging with the latest developments. In our recent podcast episode, 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 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 when it comes to mental health. We also continue to draw attention to the ongoing violence and siege in Gaza, highlighting the devastating effects of the occupation on the mental health of Palestinians and those affected globally.

Closer to home, we’ve witnessed 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.

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, Apple Podcasts or Soundcloud. A full transcript can be found on our website.

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

Beyond words: Why language matters for social security and mental health

by Nick Treloar

No safe place in mind: mental health and trauma in Gaza

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

• Our response to the recent racist and Islamophobic violence taking place across the UK
• 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.

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