Gambling is a public health problem
In a new blog post for Careif, Dr Jed Boardman looks at issues around gambling…an industry now legally allowed in more than 80% of countries worldwide. Jed highlights the varied negative consequences of gambling which include physical and mental health problems as well as financial.
PIP, POP and a Pandemic – A film to be seen.
In his latest blog post, Dr Jed Boardman discusses ‘PIP, POP and a Pandemic’ - a film which provides a warm, human, and moving account of a group of families in the northeast of England whose family members are facing the difficulties associated with a severe and enduring mental illness.
World Mental Health Day 2024 - the importance of preventing poor mental health in young people
For this year's World Mental Health Day, Professor Rachel Tribe - Careif Trustee and Chair - writes about the importance of preventing poor mental health in young people.
British riots: immigration, refugees, asylum seekers and racism
In his latest blog post, Dr Jed Boardman looks at the recent riots that occurred in the UK and asks whether we are any closer today to being a non-racist UK than we were in the 1970s.
South Asian Heritage Month 2024
Careif Trustee Dr Valsraj has shared some thoughts, as well as a couple of videos, for this year’s South Asian Heritage Month.
Improving the mental health of the nation
What does a new government mean for the nation’s mental heath? Dr Jed Boardman discusses what needs to be done to tackle the ‘Five Giants’ identified by Beveridge: Want, Ignorance, Squalor, Idleness and Disease. He also advocates for a cross-government approach to tackle mental health issues.
A mentally healthier nation
In his latest blog post, Dr Jed Boardman looks at a recently published report by the Centre for Mental Health. The report, A Mentally Healthier Nation, represents the combined efforts of many of the UK’s largest organisations that have an interest in mental health to outline a plan to address the mental health of the nation.
Peaceful societies
The recent publication of a report by the The Lancet Commission on Peaceful Societies through Health Equity and Gender Equality gives Dr Jed Boardman food for thought. He looks at how the recommendations of this report might be beneficial in helping the UK’s current ‘polycrisis’.
The NHS at 75 - What do mental health services owe to the NHS?
Dr Jed Boardman uses the occasion of the National Health Service’s 75th anniversary to reflect on how mental health services have developed in the period since the NHS was founded.
Can hope save your life?
Dr Jed Boardman comments on the mental health issues that can be brought about from financial strain, debt and other problems. He looks at the suicide risks faced by middle-aged men and talks about the success of the Hope Project, a scheme that is providing emotional and practical support for men aged 30-60 years in the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire area.