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Jan Hutchinson
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Charity Director, mental health. 5k/10k runner with Clacton Seafront Runners.
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Mental health problems and substance use are intricately linked. But people struggling on both fronts are routinely refused mental health support until they stop using substances. @CentreforMH is calling for bold practice and culture changes: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
Substance use and mental ill health - Centre for Mental Health
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.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
May 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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MQ research on a biological pathway in the brain that could help explain why teenage girls are more depressed than boys www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-hel...
Research helps explain why teenage girls are more depressed than boys
MQ researchers found the ‘kynurenine pathway’ plays a role in development of depression which helps us to understand why there is a higher incidence amongst girls.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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🎈 This month, Centre for Mental Health turns 40! 🎉

As we celebrate 40 years of impact, @andybell-centremh.bsky.social looks back at how things have changed for mental health - and the major inequalities we're still working to overcome: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/40-years-on-...
40 years on: why our work is more essential than ever in 2025 Our 40 years of experience has shown us that things can change, and solutions can be found.”
March 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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📣 Providing targeted, early parenting support to families living in poverty can reduce postnatal depression & deliver economic benefits, our new report shows: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
Here for as long as you need us - Centre for Mental Health
An evaluation of the Healthy Little Minds parent and infant programme
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February 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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This is a beautiful example of an effective intervention programme. The Centre for Mental Health are again exposing the inequalities in mental ill-health in the UK and the need to combat these.
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📣 New report: Perinatal mental health problems can have a devastating impact on women and their families - and the risks are higher for those living in poverty.
Targeted parenting support can boost parents' mental health, reduce safeguarding risks and deliver economic benefits: tinyurl.com/5b4bsa3y
Image: two mothers sitting in a relaxed space on a sofa holding their babies. Text: ‘Here for as long as you need us’ - An evaluation of the Healthy Little Minds parent and infant programme
February 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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We can all do our part to end white supremacism and the inequities and injustices it engenders.

Learn more about our anti-racism objectives: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/ant...
Anti-racism - Centre for Mental Health
We're committed to taking an anti-racist approach in every aspect of our work. Here's how we're doing that.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
February 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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We're delighted to welcome three new trustees to our Board!
We've appointed Dr Ariel Breaux Torres, Emma Mamo and Philip Ross to help advance our work pursuing social justice in mental health. Learn more:
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/ce...
Meet our new trustees Image of Dr Ariel Breaux Torres. Quote: “I look forward to furthering the organisation’s mission in challenging injustice, a cause that is very close to my heart.” Image of Emma Mamo. Quote: “Having collaborated with the Centre on projects around welfare reform and employment, I’m passionate about driving systemic change.” Image of Philip Ross. Quote: “I hope my design thinking can help Centre for Mental Health in its pursuit for fairer, more equitable and better mental health.”
February 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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My Twining Enterprise colleagues in West London Works, Hounslow, have an IPS fidelity review today. These assessments of compliance with the Individual Placement & Support approach help to raise the quality of service delivery & increase the numbers of people achieving their work goals. Go Twining!
November 19, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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In Quaker worship there are no priests or creeds. We gather together in stillness and open our hearts and lives to new insights and guidance 🙏

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How Quakers worship
Worship is at the heart of what it means to be a Quaker. Meeting for worship brings Quakers together in stillness so we can quiet our minds and open ourselves to a connection with those around us, wit...
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November 11, 2024 at 12:44 PM