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ALT Graphic designed to look like a letter, that says: You may have noticed we’ve been a bit quiet on here recently. We’ve been thinking long and hard about our future on X. We’ve had some good times on here over the years, calling out stigma, raising awareness, supporting people and calling for the UK government to do better for mental health. But nothing lasts forever. And we’ve decided that X is no longer the right place for us to reach the people we need to reach, or achieve the things we need to achieve. We won’t be posting on here anymore, but we’ll keep shouting loudly and speaking up for mental health as much as we can everywhere else. We’ll link all our other channels in the thread below. We’ll leave this account here for now, but we won’t be posting or moderating. So if you have a question for us, please send it through our other social channels, or email us (details on our website).
ALT A 2, 3, 4-week wait isn’t really helpful when my head is telling me it would be better if I wasn't here. Online community participant.
ALT As men it can be hard to open up, but it’s important to speak up if you're struggling. Talking isn’t the whole solution, but it can help us feel less alone and more able to cope. By removing the stigma around how mental health is perceived, we can encourage others to get the support they need. George Russell Formula 1 Driver
ALT Graphic featuring a quote from Heston Blumenthal. The text reads: ‘The psychiatric hospital was basically like a prison. It was quite miserable. I was discombobulated.’ Below the quote, it says ‘Heston Blumenthal on being sectioned.’ The graphic includes large quotation marks on the top left and bottom right corners.
ALT A illustration to celebrate World kindness Day, November 13th (today). Winnie-the-Poo, sitting down, gives a miserable looking Eeyor a big comforting cuddle. Underneath it says in blue type: "All of us have our stories and our battles. Be kind." The illustration is credited to @wonder_doodles.
ALT A formal letter addressed to the Secretary of State, dated 13 November 2024, from a coalition of mental health charities. The letter expresses concerns about the declining mental health of the nation and the increasing difficulty for people to access NHS mental health support. It emphasizes that without immediate action, there is a risk of further decline in the nation’s mental health, potentially leaving behind a generation. The letter discusses the urgent need for a robust, future-ready NHS and calls for the integration of mental health considerations into the government’s 10-Year Health Plan.
ALT The second page of a formal letter to the Secretary of State continues from the first page, highlighting the profound effects of poor mental health on various demographics, including children, young people, and people with severe mental illnesses. It notes statistics about mental health access issues and the stigma faced by those with mental health problems. The letter advocates for a cross-government mental health plan that addresses factors beyond healthcare, like income stability, employment, and secure housing, which contribute to good mental health.
ALT The final page of a formal letter to the Secretary of State from several mental health charities. The letter urges the government to show leadership, vision, and investment to create a mentally healthier nation. The letter concludes with a list of signatories, including Dr. Sarah Hughes (Mind), Sheridan Hammond (Federation Leaders Group), and representatives from Centre for Mental Health, Rethink Mental Illness, Mental Health UK, and other notable mental health organizations. The signatories express their readiness to collaborate with the government to address the mental health crisis.
