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The Sewell Race Report fails the lived experiences of mental health service users

The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities' report was released last week.…

Mental health recovery plan announced by the government

The government has revealed the costings of their mental health recovery plan…

Ed Brown

One year on, it is clear that despite adversity, our NHS delivered

Dr Adrian James, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, writes that the…

Dr Adrian James

Prisons are leaving women destitute and homeless, say campaigners

Thousands of women are released from prisons each year, a majority of…

Ed Brown

Dr Saif Bangash on his prize win and the humbling effect of the pandemic

Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Saif Bangash started in his current position in the…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Report finds that traumatised children are being criminalised

The findings of a 'groundbreaking' report into the connection between childhood trauma…

Ed Brown

It’s becoming apparent that we are facing a dual mental health crisis

Julie Bass, chief executive of health and social care organisation Turning Point,…

Julie Bass

Inquest finds that significant police failures contributed to the death of Leon Briggs

In 2013 Leon Briggs died in police custody after experiencing a mental…

Ed Brown

Mental health education to be boosted by an expert-led coalition

A new coalition of charities, advocates, and Government ministers have met for…

Ed Brown

The NHS expands mental health support for staff

The NHS has announced new plans to increase the support offered to…

Ed Brown