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Articles tagged with: mental health
Parliament is leading the way in building a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
Health
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Parliament is leading the way in building a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
Parliament is more than a place of work; it is a community that represents the nation. That is why I put the health and wellbeing of its Members, staff and journalists top of the agenda when I became Speaker, to ensure the parliamentary community could be a leader on mental health.
How can the workplace affect our mental health?
Health
By Sophie Church
How can the workplace affect our mental health?
One in four of us will experience some form of mental health problem every year, charities claim. So what can employers do to support staff experiencing a crisis?
Why we must do better for children in hospital schools
Health
By Maarten Crommelin
Why we must do better for children in hospital schools
When Faisal* walked through the doors of our school at the Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital, we only knew his name.
Like so many of our pupils, he had been admitted because of a mental health emergency and was too unwell to leave the ward. It took daily visits by our teachers to build trust and to work out what they could do to help.
The government must stop debt collectors bombarding people during the cost of living crisis
Economy
By Lisa Cameron MP
The government must stop debt collectors bombarding people during the cost of living crisis
Most of us can relate to the pang of anxiety that comes with opening a letter about an overdue bill. The red shouty text, along with the threats of court action or bailiff visits can almost instantly feel overwhelming.
Partner content
Health
By Policy@Manchester
The continued risk of COVID-19 to patients with severe mental illness

The success of the coronavirus vaccine rollout in the UK and internationally has allowed some return to normality for many people. However, one group that was – and continues to be – at risk of being overlooked in the context of COVID-19 are those with severe mental illness (SMI).



Dr Lamiece Hassan and Dr Joseph Firth from The University of Manchester outline the findings of new research into the continued risk coronavirus poses to those with SMI, and what policymakers and public health officials can do to protect this vulnerable group from the current (and future) pandemics.
Black young people, education, and mental health support
Health
By Munira Wilson MP
Black young people, education, and mental health support
Earlier this year, a mum in my constituency got in touch.
Government must take mental health seriously
Health
By Matthew Kayanja
Government must take mental health seriously
Family is sometimes difficult to consult when burdened with generational trauma, emphasising grit over vulnerability
More Than 200,000 Students Sought Support For Mental Health Last Year
Health
More Than 200,000 Students Sought Support For Mental Health Last Year
New research by Labour has shown that more than 200,000 students reached out to get support for
their mental health across the UK in 2020/21.
Creating hope through action this World Suicide Prevention Month Partner content
Health
By The National Lottery
Creating hope through action this World Suicide Prevention Month
This World Suicide Prevention Month, National Lottery funded projects such as In Charley’s Memory are creating hope through action for people suffering with mental health issues.
Levelling Up provides an opportunity for us to reassess action on suicide prevention
Health
By Liz Twist MP
Levelling Up provides an opportunity for us to reassess action on suicide prevention
Suicide is preventable, not inevitable. World Suicide Prevention Day, 10th September, gives us a chance to reflect on the actions we can take to tackle it.
The construction sector's voice on mental health must be heard Partner content
Communities
By Chartered Institute of Building
The construction sector's voice on mental health must be heard
It is vital that the Department of Health and Social Care’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan understands the issues causing poor mental health in the construction industry.
Digital technology must be front and centre when tackling the children's mental health crisis
Health
By Lisa Cameron MP
Digital technology must be front and centre when tackling the children's mental health crisis
Digital technology has undeniably transformed our lives – from streaming the latest unmissable TV show on our smartphones to taking work zoom calls remotely, we live in a world that offers so many online opportunities.
Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
ALL IN REVEALS NEXT THREE ACTIONS FOCUSING ON MENTAL HEALTH, LGBTQ+ AND PHYSICAL DISABILITY
New actions will be added to advertising’s Inclusion Action Plan ahead of the announcement of companies qualifying as All In Champions
Breaking the stigma of discussing rural mental health Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Breaking the stigma of discussing rural mental health
Sam Stables always dreamed of being a farmer, but when he achieved his goal the pressures of making a living on the land almost destroyed him. Thanks to National Lottery funding, he is using his experience to help others in the community.
Rural mental health must be top of our agenda
Coronavirus
By Neil Hudson MP
Rural mental health must be top of our agenda
Twenty-one years ago, I was a long way away from the green leather benches and procedure of the Commons chamber – instead, as a Veterinary Surgeon, I was surrounded by the destruction of the Foot and Mouth Crisis.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we must urgently improve access to vital mental health services that so many desperately need
Health
By Kerry McCarthy MP
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we must urgently improve access to vital mental health services that so many desperately need
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (9 to 15 May) is loneliness.
The Government must take action to stop data gaps from putting our children at risk
Health
By Lord Watson
The Government must take action to stop data gaps from putting our children at risk
Mental health is one of the most significant health policy challenges facing decision makers today, yet the solutions – and the funding – are too often found to be wanting.
Mental health first aiders provide valuable support to Go-Ahead transport workers Partner content
Transport
By Go-Ahead
Mental health first aiders provide valuable support to Go-Ahead transport workers
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities
This National Gardening Week, we explore how outdoor spaces, like the Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, supported by The National Lottery, are helping nurture young people struggling with complex difficulties.
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
Environment
By Baroness Fookes
Let's celebrate the benefits of gardening in the post-Covid world
As I write, this National Gardening Week, I am looking out at my garden awash with colour and the luxuriant growth of spring, and my spirits soar.
We need to tackle the blind-spot on mental health in rural areas
Health
By David Bean
We need to tackle the blind-spot on mental health in rural areas
Success for a select committee is not measured in headlines alone. Committee reports are considered and answered by government, as well as extensive coverage in these pages.
The Health and Care Bill: legislation struggling to catch up with reality
Health
By Lord Crisp
The Health and Care Bill: legislation struggling to catch up with reality
The Health and Care Bill currently being debated in the Lords is a case of legislation struggling to catch up with a changed reality.
Refugee children deserve to get the mental health support they need
Health
By Lord Dubs
Refugee children deserve to get the mental health support they need
The deaths of 27 migrants in the Channel have focussed the national consciousness on the issue of migrant rights and the perilous journeys they take.
Are the kids alright? The hidden pandemic
Health
By Tom Hunter, Political Consultant
Are the kids alright? The hidden pandemic
Experts are warning that lockdowns have resulted in many young people feeling isolated and unprotected as they face disrupted schooling and greater mental strain. Analysis by Tom Hunter