Mental health in London

When it comes to mental health, we need to do more than talk — we need to carefully consider how we listen effectively with compassion

How social prescribing is improving the lives of Londoners and helping them to thrive

In 2017, London suffered four terrorist incidents which stopped us in our tracks. 18 months on, the city has recovered, but what are we…

Terrorist attacks are a traumatic experience. In 2017 we suffered four different attacks in London: on Westminster Bridge, in London…

Those with a severe mental illness are more likely to die younger than people without these illnesses. We need to work together to address…

Deputy Director of the Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service shares how they’re using virtual reality to increase access to psychological…

Two million Londoners will experience poor mental health this year. London’s Chief Nurse, Oliver Shanley, shares how we can all make a…

“It’s really important that we look at diabetes as a serious condition, and even more so in the context of mental health.”

In the final week of our Mental Health Awareness campaign, we’re taking time to focus on self-care and prevention. Here, Shirley Scott, a…

Good mental health helps children and young people develop resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-adjusted…

Midwives are always there to support Mums, and care for their emotional needs.

Almost 30 women a day will attempt to kill themselves as a result of domestic violence. It is vital that we work to understand the effect…

Frances Shillito shares how she works to address mental health stigma after recovering from anorexia

A mental health service for young people, co-designed by young people.

Having PTSD isn’t a choice; people shouldn’t have to cope alone or be worried about what others will think of them.

Using innovation to incorporate mental health support and services into GP practices.

Temo Donovan shares her personal mental health journey and how it inspired her to help others with Mental Health First Aid training

Talking about mental health can feel daunting, especially if we aren’t sure the right words to say or if we can help.

It’s not that certain groups are ‘hard to reach’ but rather we’re not finding the right way to reach them.

Barts Health NHS trust shares how they have given their staff the tools they need to confidently address mental health with children and…

Mental health is something we all share and can talk about. Dr Ilan Ben-Zion, a clinical psychologist, shares how accepting you have mental…

Mental ill health affects one in four Londoners, yet a stigma around mental health still exists. Oliver Shanley, London's Chief Nurse…

Zak shares his memories of his grandmother Diana, and how she was affected by living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr. Ann York shares how to address major incidents with children and young people