🧵1/2 If you've been affected by the trauma of racism, or are seeking to help people who are, our new guides will help. Racism causes trauma and mental illness. Public services that don't understand race, racism and trauma-informed care can compound this - for both people seeking support and workers

Nearly 1 million young people in the UK are not in employment, education or training. Behind that number are real people, trying to find their way. Writing from their own experience, the Centre's Policy Analyst Zori Rounds looks behind the headlines 👇 www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/behind-the-e...

The Government has launched a consultation into children's digital wellbeing covering social media age bans. @andybell-centremh.bsky.social on how tackling online harms must be based on evidence & matched by a deeper understanding of what is causing the rise in mental distress. bit.ly/4aTwCEY

We are pleased the Chancellor used her statement today to focus on young people, but they must also invest in children and young people’s mental health. Poor mental health disrupts education and reduces employment opportunities, with huge costs to the economy. www.youtube.com/live/aftSIKc...

🧵1/3 Our new report, ‘Trauma-informed care and racialised communities’ with Coffee Afrik and commissioned by @nhs-rho.bsky.social finds that racism not only causes trauma but also prevents people from getting the right support for their mental health. bit.ly/4bce30c

Budgets, policies and pathways are not neutral. They ripple outward into real lives. And when lived experience is embedded in leadership it can quietly reshape the system from within. Reflections on strategic lived experience leadership: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/the-differen...

The @hssib.bsky.social report on diabetes treatment for people using mental health services sets out why it is essential that standards of physical health care are improved to prevent avoidable inequity. Equally Well UK is determined to make equal health a reality for people with a mental illness.

New report [email protected] and @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social outlines a systems map showing how we can close gaps in mental health support for children and young people. Read the full report 👇https://www.thinknpc.org/resource-hub/unlocking-support/

It's #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek with the theme of community. We're proud to work with @dumpthescales.bsky.social and others on the National Eating Disorder Taskforce, calling for a comprehensive strategy to prevent people dying from eating disorders. www.dumpthescales.org/national-tas...

1/2: Support from Parent-infant teams brings huge benefits for babies, parents and for society. Our latest report with @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social 'Why babies’ first relationships matter' finds that only around 4% of babies and their families in need can currently access this specialised support.

Whilst Ramadan is a time of reflection, gratitude and increased worship, for some with mental health difficulties, this period brings pressure. In her blog, Zainab Shafan-Azhar reflects on her experiences and shares techniques that have helped her: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/managing-my-...

JOB ALERT: Ready to step into a national leadership role- and make an immediate impact? We're seeking a highly experienced policy leader for an interim role at the heart of our organisation. We need someone who can operate confidently at senior level from day one www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/centre-...

For too long, social housing policy and mental health have been treated as separate conversations. We have partnered with Healthy Homes Hub to launch two new resources designed to help embed mental health into social housing policy and operations at every level. Find out more bit.ly/4aqOYhW

Marking #LGBTHistoryMonth, @davidwoodhead.bsky.social explores how #LGBTQ+ history helps us see how the past sits in the present. Read his latest blog 👇https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/lgbtq-history-month-and-mental-health-how-the-past-shapes-the-present/

When someone is detained under the Mental Health Act, services identify a ‘nearest relative’, giving them rights & powers to support their relative. Judy Laing describes an online resource providing trusted information for relatives in this role: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/improving-su...

Today’s announcement to extend funding for early support hubs for young people’s mental health is a welcome step. We have long called for a national rollout of hubs so that all children and young people can access timely, community-based mental health support. www.gov.uk/government/n...

1/2: This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on our work on children’s mental health. We're currently working with @myhappymind.bsky.social on a review of evidence. The programme aims to help schools, nurseries and families to create a culture of positive mental wellbeing.

Our latest blog from the new Head of @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @efuapokuamanfo.bsky.social on the theme of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and the Coalition's priorities to improve children and young people’s lives 👇 www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/this-is-my-p...

🧵 1/3 Our latest report with @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social. Parent-infant teams offer support which strengthens relationships between babies and their caregiver, improving both child outcomes and parental mental health. But current provision leaves thousands of families without support.

🧵 1/4 The UK Government has published its National Cancer Plan. While it sets out actions on research, prevention, screening and treatment, it fails to properly acknowledge the mental health impacts of cancer or the higher risk faced by people with mental illness. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Our CEO @andybell-centremh.bsky.social reflects on the recently announced consultation on banning social media for under 16s, & how it can be an opportunity to encourage policies that have the best chance of benefiting children both now and long-term: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/social-media...

The number of adults seeking support for anxiety is rising. However, less than half of those who access treatment through NHS Talking Therapies reliably recover. We are proud to be one of 30 organisations supporting UKCP's campaign calling for an urgent update to the NICE anxiety guidelines.

The CQC annual report on the Mental Health Act paints a picture of services that are struggling to cope with high levels of need with insufficient resources and often inadequate facilities, @andybell-centremh.bsky.social said today. Read in full👇 bit.ly/4qO9DCh

The mental health system is failing too many children and young people. Too often, they’re left without support until they hit crisis point – with lasting consequences for their futures and public services. It doesn’t have to be this way. bit.ly/49NXK9q

Children and young people’s mental health has declined dramatically over the last decade. About one in five children and young people have a mental health problem - meaning serious distress, lost education, and much reduced future prospects. Action is urgently needed to turn the tide.

For many prison leavers, release means anxiety, trauma, homelessness, and deep mistrust of support systems. New research with Experts by Experience shows what's needed: resettlement support built on humanity - not bureaucracy www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/lost-in-my-o... #PrisonReform

"Carrying more than we should: The human story in the latest LGB+ statistics." @davidwoodhead.bsky.social reflects on new figures released by the ONS revealing stark inequalities and how we can prevent this. Read the blog here: bit.ly/3YOuwRt Content warning: This post discusses suicidal feelings

Check out this piece in the Sunday Times with @mumsnet.bsky.social exploring the experiences over a decade of families seeking mental health support for their children 👇 www.thetimes.com/article/d787...

We're disappointed by plans announced by the Department of Work and Pensions on Friday to remove benefit entitlements of people detained in hospital under criminal justice sections of the Mental Health Act.

What barriers do young people face in participating in employment, education or training? And what would help overcome them? The Milburn investigation is seeking evidence and insight from anyone with relevant lived experience, knowledge and expertise. Deadline is 30 Jan www.gov.uk/government/c...

A @theguardian.com investigation has found that total spending on NHS England ADHD services is expected to be more than double existing budgets, and the amount spent on private ADHD services has more than tripled over three years Read the article👇 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

"Flood survivors describe sleepless nights, hypervigilance during rain and children struggling at school. The psychological scars persist long after the water recedes." Mhairi Sharp, CEO at NET in @theguardian.com, in report on the mental health impacts of increasing UK flood risks.👇 bit.ly/49zIDPg

Research published in the latest The Lancet Psychiatry journal shows that internationally, people with a severe mental illness are less likely than the wider population to get effective monitoring or treatment for diabetes. This is unjust and unjustifiable. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

In our latest blog, @andybell-centremh.bsky.social takes a look at the Government's record so far on mental health, and how we can work together to create better mental health in the year ahead. 👇 www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/the-year-ahe...

As the new year gets under way, we’re having a look back at the impact our work had in 2025. Explore the numbers and how we've been driving change in policy and practice 👇 www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/our...

For many people, this time of year can be a struggle. If you need support, please check out these organisations. Or find a full list of helplines on our website at www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/helplines-an...

This can be a difficult time of year many people. If you're struggling with your mental health and need some support, please check out these organisations, or find a full list of helplines here: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/helplines-an...

Our team will be taking a break over the holidays. You might see some scheduled content, but our account will not be monitored. If you're struggling at this time, these organisations can offer support. Or find a full list of helplines on our website: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/helplines-an...

We take the lead in challenging policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health. Our work is making an impact, but we need your support. Please donate today to help us fight for better mental health for all www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/support-us/d...

The Mental Health Act has just received Royal Assent. @andybell-centremh.bsky.social says "For too long, the law has lagged behind our understanding of what people need to protect their rights and dignity. It's vital that the new Act is implemented swiftly and equitably. 👇 shorturl.at/GORf3

The UK Benchmarking Network provides a UK wide snapshot of mental health services across all four nations, spanning community and inpatient care for children, adults, and older people. @andybell-centremh.bsky.social dives into the latest data 👇 www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/mental-healt...

"Let’s drop the minimising headlines and build services, and a public conversation, that match the evidence and the lived reality." Our latest blog from @lisamcnally.bsky.social discusses the dangers of framing mental distress as mere “stress” 👇 www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/life-being-s...

Today saw the launch of Youth Matters, the first national youth strategy in almost two decades, a ten year commitment to improving outcomes for young people. Find out more about what this means for mental health in our latest blog from our Associate Director of Policy Kadra Abdinasir bit.ly/492hq8N

Traumatic experiences are the norm among people in prison. Our new report Dealt an ACE evaluates the impact of Pact’s (the Prison Advice and Care Trust) project which supported young men in prison who have experienced childhood trauma.

The Government’s bill to modernise the Mental Health Act is now the brink of getting Royal Assent – going from being a bill, to being an Act of Parliament. But that is far from being the end of the story. @andybell-centremh.bsky.social explores what the changes will mean in practice👇 bit.ly/44MFLgo

Together with @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, @mind.org.uk, @rethinkcharity.bsky.social and others we have written to equalities minister Bridget Phillipson MP urging her to safeguard the mental health of trans and non-binary people the across UK. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

NEW INTERVIEW Kadra Abdinasir is Associate Director for Policy @centreformh.bsky.social She speaks about highly punitive schools impact on young people’s mental health. So much important research and thoughtful insights + race, behaviourism, sanctions. Listen here: linktr.ee/yap.producti...

We welcome today’s announcement that the DHSC will launch a review to examine rising referrals for mental health, autism and ADHD services. We hope it will spur action so we see start to see a decline in prevalence and better outcomes for those who need support. Read more 👇https://bit.ly/449JN2h

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We welcome today’s report from @commonshealth.bsky.social which rightly highlights the urgent pressures facing community mental health services. These services are the backbone of mental health care and must be strengthened. Read our response 👇 www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/ce...