Am I wrong to be optimistic about the future of health and care? News Published 26 Nov 2024 Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog
Government must act now to avoid children and young people's mental health crisis News Published 4 Feb 2025 We support mental health charities' research based call for urgent Government action on children and young people’s mental health services
The big issue: Mental health and the TikTok effect Journals Published 31 Mar 2023 Open article: Are mental health influencers doing more harm than good? Joe Martin investigates. Therapy Today, April 2023
Scottish Government to provide mental health transition fund Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 Scotland's new transition fund: navigating student mental health support post national counselling commitment. Comments from Steve Mulligan, Allie Scott and Kirsten Amis. University and College Counselling, November 2023
NHS 111 service introduces mental health support News Published 28 Aug 2024 Our statement in response to the NHS announcement
Cost of living crisis is ‘greatest threat’ for mental health of UK workforce News Published 5 Jun 2024 We're calling for Governments across the UK to overhaul opportunities for investment in employee mental health support
Mental health provision in women’s community services Research Published 1 Jan 2014 Updated 1 Oct 2019 This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of psychological interventions within women's centres to identify any areas for development in services and to increase awareness of the needs of women who access them. PDF download.
Mental health literature within the counselling professions GPiA 048 Good practice Published 31 Oct 2016 Good Practice in Action research overview. Last reviewed November 2024. PDF download
King’s Speech: ‘Mental health to be given same attention and focus as physical health’ News Published 17 Jul 2024 We’ve welcomed a progressive King’s Speech
Northern Ireland launches three-year strategic plan for health and social care News Published 11 Dec 2024 The Department of Health in Northern Ireland launches its strategic plan to improve services