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May 2025
Dear friend,
This month we’ve launched two new publications, exploring how to improve support for people with both mental health and substance use problems ([link removed]) , and setting out six key areas ([link removed]) where investment could make the biggest difference to mental health.
I’m also excited to bring you an update about our IPS training. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) helps people with mental health problems into paid employment as part of their recovery. For over 12 years, we’ve been training IPS services in how to provide this life-changing support.
In 2021, we started to assist the rollout of IPS in drug and alcohol services. Since then, we’ve trained over 1,000 IPS workers in these services. With the Government’s new Connect to Work initiative expanding IPS even further, our training is in high demand, and we’re excited to be part of this national effort. We also recently attended the IPS annual conference in Tennessee, where we connected with global experts to share best practices. Explore our training courses here ([link removed]) .
Zak Palmer
Internal Business Lead
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Substance use and mental ill health
Mental health problems can drive problem substance use, and vice versa. But people struggling on both fronts routinely face closed doors to care, refused mental health support until they stop using substances.
This briefing explores the barriers faced by people seeking support for mental health and substance use problems, and calls for more integrated and compassionate care.
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Investment priorities for mental health 2025
At a time of rising demand for mental health care, investment has never been more needed. Yet the share of NHS spending on mental health services has stagnated, and services are unable to keep pace with increased demand.
This report sets out six key areas for investment that the Government should prioritise in the upcoming Spending Review to boost mental health.
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Help us to keep producing groundbreaking research ([link removed])
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Bringing mental health care to the criminal justice system: The development of Mental Health Treatment Requirements ([link removed])
by Mignon French
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Pauline and PIP: The real-life implications of proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment ([link removed])
by Tracy Willits
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Waterloo sunrise: A ten-year journey from shadows to light ([link removed])
by David Woodhead
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Fighting injustice, finding healing: The power of communities to help us thrive ([link removed])
by Andy Bell
40 years of life-changing research
This year we mark four decades of driving change in mental health. We’ve shown that things can change and solutions can be found, with research that shines a light on mental health injustice.
Help us continue to fight for a mentally healthier future by donating today ([link removed]) .
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Give £40 today to get us there sooner ([link removed])
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* Urgent policy and practice overhaul needed to support children and young people in the UK with mental health and speech and language challenges ([link removed])
* Investment in mental health key to meeting key government ambitions, says Centre for Mental Health report with NHS Confederation ([link removed])
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