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Centre for Mental Health

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Centre for Mental Health

@CentreforMH

Speaking up for social justice in mental health.

centreformentalhealth.org.uk

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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Jan 16, 2025
We wanted to share that we will no longer be posting to this platform. But we still want to keep in touch - join us on: 🔵 Bluesky bsky.app/profile/centre… 🔵 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/centre… 🔵 Instagram instagram.com/centreformh 📩 Join our mailing list eepurl.com/dpCIj1
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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Jan 24, 2023
🧵 Thread: We're deeply disappointed that the Government will not be producing a ten-year mental health and wellbeing plan, and that the promised white paper on health disparities will also no longer be delivered. 1/
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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Jun 1, 2021
Some of the responses to #NaomiOsaka show that deep-seated prejudices about mental health still need to be rooted out. Read our full response here: centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/responses…
Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Mar 31, 2021
Replying to @CentreforMH
We'll respond to the report once it's released in full, but these early reports are extremely concerning. The notion that institutional #racism does not exist, or has no impact on inequalities in society, flies in the face of the evidence shared by ourselves and others.
Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Mar 31, 2021
Replying to @CentreforMH
The impact of structural racism is seen clearly within mental health. ➡️Black people are at least 4 times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act than white people ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/mental-…
Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Mar 21, 2024
THREAD: Today the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions said that ‘mental health culture has gone too far’, and announced plans to downgrade benefits for people with mental health problems. This is dangerous and won't help people into work. Our response 👇
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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Mar 31, 2023
We're delighted to announce that our Board of Trustees have appointed @Andy__Bell__ as our new chief executive! 🎉 Read our statement in full: centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/centre-me…
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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Sep 27, 2023
THREAD: Mental health in the UK is getting worse, and we need to act now to turn the tide. So we've joined with over 30 other charities calling for a ten-year, cross-government mental health strategy: centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/m… #AMentallyHealthierNation
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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Apr 20, 2021
THREAD: The #HighIntensityNetwork model There's been growing debate about use in a number of places across England of 'High Intensity Networks'/‘Serenity Integrated Monitoring’ with people who have complex mental health needs & required frequent support from emergency services.
Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Apr 19, 2024
The Prime Minister’s claims of a ‘sicknote culture’ where mental ill health is confused with ‘everyday worries’ are not based on robust evidence - and could lead to policies that do more harm than good. Our response in full 👇🧵
Government must follow evidence on mental ill health and work, says Centre for Mental Health -...
From centreformentalhealth.org.uk
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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Nov 12, 2020
REPORT: Mental health for all? Today we launch the final report of our @MH_Equality Commission, exploring why mental health inequalities persist and setting out a system designed for inequality. Read more: centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/m… #EqualityinMentalHealth
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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Mar 31, 2021
Here's our full response to today's #RacismReport: "Race Disparity Commission report falls far short of offering solutions for equality in mental health and life chances in Britain, says Centre for Mental Health": centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/race-disp… #RaceReport
Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Sep 6, 2023
Muslims face a range of risk factors that can negatively impact their mental health, but they are less likely to get effective support. Our new factsheet highlights the mental health determinants, experiences & barriers facing Muslim communities: centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/f…
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Centre for Mental Health
@CentreforMH
Jun 18, 2021
Brilliant to see this new initiative from @KensingtonRoyal, focusing on the impact of the early years of life 👇
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
Jun 18, 2021
I truly believe that #BigChangeStartsSmall.
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