Thea Joshi

Associate Director of Comms @CentreforMH. Talking about #mentalhealth, tea, food & friends. Following Jesus, grateful for hope. All views my own (obv)

[Thea Joshi @TheaCope]

@thetrainline every time I try to book a cheaper time train, both app & website repeatedly tell me they've hit an error. This error magically disappears when I choose a more expensive ticket. I had the same issue yesterday. Are the cheaper tickets displayed actually available?!

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

📢 Young Black people face disproportionate threats to their mental health and multiple barriers to support.
Our new report with @UKYouth @DianaAward shows how involving them in co-creating the solutions can help tackle this injustice 👇🏿https://t.co/US67VNp3Ib #ASpaceToBeMe

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

New report: The UK Government’s response to the mental health impacts of Covid-19 was “slow, sporadic and reactive”, which exacerbated distress and led to longer-term harms.

Our review of the evidence so far 👇 https://t.co/g8DI6ZEaR7

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

📢 Our new research exposes the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Even as inflation rates are easing, many people are stuck in a vicious cycle battling the dual crises of poverty and poor mental health.
Learn more: https://t.co/fhQGEIXRTg #JustLivingAndCoping

[Dr Sarah Hughes @_Sarah_Hughes_]

It is possible to recognise the risks of untreated serious mental illness & provide compassionate care. It is possible to keep communities safe & make sure people retain their human rights. It is possible because we know what works. We need the gov to fund & accelerate policy!

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

📢 Children are being failed by the state's inability to combat the dual crises of poverty and mental ill health.
New research with @savechildrenuk @CYPMentalHealth highlights the need for decisive government action to eradicate child poverty https://t.co/uy6HteGlSk #ADualCrisis

[Thea Joshi @TheaCope]

@CentreforMH @Ruthedwardsmp2 @CllrRMallender @jameswnaish @GPWebb please commit to building #AMentallyHealthierNation!

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, help us end mental health injustice by donating to our work.
Support us here: https://t.co/Tx2PTqEgzh

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

🧵 All policies - from transport & town planning to education & employment - affect our mental health.
So we're calling on Government to put every policy proposal through a 'mental health policy test': https://t.co/sP89GdX7c0 #MentalHealthPolicyTest #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

🧵This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is a chance to reflect on where we’ve got to and how far we yet have to go before our mental health is taken as seriously as it needs to be...

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

📢 All policies affect our mental health, for good or ill.

So we're calling on the Government to put every new policy through a 'mental health policy test' to assess how it will affect people's wellbeing: https://t.co/sP89GdX7c0 #MentalHealthPolicyTest #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[Thea Joshi @TheaCope]

@MadCoffee20 That is so hard, @MadCoffee20 :( Really hoping that you can get the support you need soon x

[Thea Joshi @TheaCope]

In a system where many of us are on waiting lists or paying privately for therapy so that we can *stay in work*, the idea that the gov't could magic up lots more therapists, as an alternative to paying out benefit entitlements, is ridiculous.

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

"Personal Independence Payment isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline for people living with mental illness in a society that too often discriminates against and disadvantages disabled people."

Our response to today's proposed changes to PIP in full 👇🧵https://t.co/6WSR9g2v6G

[Thea Joshi @TheaCope]

Worth checking out @CentreforMH's full response to this which sets out what PIP is: https://t.co/UQIF0lYSsP
It's not 'easy' to get PIP at the moment - just check out this @BigIssue on how PIP assessments play out in people's lives https://t.co/3XooMbOmt0👇

[Thea Joshi @TheaCope]

There are so many myths spreading (not accidentally) about what PIP is, how one gets benefits or signed off work... all feeding in to a narrative that people with mental health problems don't deserve benefits entitlements. Which only serves to make people feel worse.

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

"Personal Independence Payment isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline for people living with mental illness in a society that too often discriminates against and disadvantages disabled people."

Our response to today's proposed changes to PIP in full 👇🧵https://t.co/6WSR9g2v6G

[White Dog First Aid @WhiteDogFA]

Interesting discussion between @TheaCope & @Andy__Bell__ on different aspects of the culture of mental health, and how we can move from mental health awareness to mental health literacy. Thanks to @CentreforMH for sharing.
#mentalhealth #wellbeing #stigma
https://t.co/Ffvz3UF8Wz

[Black Mental Health Manifesto @BMHManifesto]

The Black Mental Health Manifesto was developed by a passionate group of Black people bringing their personal and professional experiences to fore.

🎥 hear what they have to say about why Black mental health matters 👇🏾

#ProtectBlackMentalHealth

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

We are delighted to support the @BMHManifesto, calling for concrete action to #ProtectBlackMentalHealth. For too long, the impact of racism & inequality on Black people's mental health has been overlooked. But change *is* possible - please read and share👉🏿 https://t.co/K5dF0Ba7D3

[Centre for Mental Health @CentreforMH]

📢 Poor mental health and long waits for support are fuelling school absence, according to our new briefing with @CYPMentalHealth.
Initiatives to boost school attendance won't be effective unless they address these wider factors. 👉 https://t.co/vHjRxLfgXn #NotInSchool