Marking LGBT+ History Month with podcast guest David Woodhead
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February 2024
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Holly Jones
Digital & Communications Lead
Dear friend,
We were delighted to be in parliament this week launching our manifesto for the 2024 general election ([link removed]) . It was amazing to have such as great turnout and see cross-party support for our vision of a mentally healthier nation. Please join us and over 60 organisations in calling for all political parties to put the policies that would make a real difference to mental health in their manifestoes.
February is LGBT+ History Month, which gives queer people an opportunity to reflect on the events and stories that inform our identities. It was a privilege to have our Associate Director of Research, David Woodhead, on the podcast ([link removed]) to explore why ‘the personal is historical’, and how his experiences of coming out as gay in the late 80s and his journey to sobriety have impacted his mental health.
We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter. Happy LGBT+ History Month and thank you for continuing to support the fight for equality in mental health.
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Manifesto for a mentally healthier nation
This document provides a blueprint for a ten-year, cross-government plan for mental health. It sets out key policies on prevention, equality and support that would enable us to build a mentally healthier nation.
Backed by over 60 organisations, we’re calling on all political parties to adopt these actions in their manifestoes and commit to implementing them in the next parliament.
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A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support our manifesto launch, with special thanks to our speakers Munira Wilson MP, Preet Kaur Gill MP and James Morris MP.
Munira Wilson MP holding up sign which reads "I'm supporting a mentally healthier nation"
Preet Kaur Gill MP holding up sign which reads "I'm supporting a mentally healthier nation"
James Morris MP holding up sign which reads "I'm supporting a mentally healthier nation"
6 members of Centre for Mental Health team outside parliament, holding up signs saying: "I'm supporting a mentally healthier nation" and "I'm supporting a manifesto for babies, children and young people's mental health"
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Thea Joshi sits down with David Woodhead, our Associate Director of Research, to talk about what LGBT+ History Month means to him, how his experiences as a gay man have impacted his mental health, and his journey from addiction to recovery.
Listen on Spotify ([link removed]) , Apple Podcasts ([link removed]) or Soundcloud ([link removed]) . A full transcript ([link removed]) can be found on our website.
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Research call
Tell us about any barriers you face in voting
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We’re undertaking research into the barriers that might prevent people with mental health problems from voting.
Have you registered to vote? Or is it too difficult to? If you have experience of a mental health problem, we want to hear from you.
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How to make timely, effective mental health support a reality ([link removed])
by Bethan Bottomley
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Why reversing the rise in mental health inequalities should be in every party manifesto ([link removed])
by Bethan Bottomley
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Putting prevention of mental ill health on the political agenda ([link removed])
by Bethan Bottomley
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Waiting for too long: the urgent need for health and justice reform ([link removed])
by Andy Bell
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“It’s proved to me that I’m worth something”: Individual Placement and Support in drug and alcohol services ([link removed])
by Jan Hutchinson
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* Politicians must commit to building a mentally healthier nation, say national charities ([link removed])
* We're delighted that the Government has promised extra funding for 24 young people's early support hubs. ([link removed])
Investment in hubs is something we've been campaigning for for years alongside Young Minds, BACP, CYPMHC, Black Thrive, Children’s Society and Mind
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.
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