Latest member blogs

What is the medical model and why are some people ‘anti’ it?’

Nima Cas Hunt

20 November 2024

Mental Healthcare Under Capitalism

Cal Rosie

13 November 2024

Job coaches in mental health hospitals — A response to NSUN

John Wetherell

7 November 2024
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Latest news

NSUN responds to the Mental Health Bill announcement

We have learnt today that the Government plans to introduce changes to the Mental Health Act via a new Mental… more

6 November 2024

NSUN responds to the Autumn Budget

NSUN would like to add its voice to those of the many groups working on mental ill-health, distress and trauma… more

6 November 2024

Ending the year, looking forward to 2025 (Network Meeting November 2024)

Thursday 21st November 2024, 4.00-5.30pm Join the NSUN staff team to hear about 2024 highlights across the network, and what… more

6 November 2024
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Latest research and publications

The Shape of Safety (2024)

This document is a guide to reimagining safety and safeguarding alongside young people with experience of mental ill-health, trauma and… more

The language of the mental health lived experience landscape (2024)

At NSUN, we are interested in exploring what regularly-used language around mental health and the survivor/service user movement means to… more

Menstrual health in psychiatric inpatient settings (2024)

This report explores experiences of menstruation within psychiatric inpatient settings. It highlights that patients in psychiatric hospitals are often insufficiently… more

Exploring “community” and the mental health lived experience landscape (2024)

This report explores the meaning of “community” in the mental health lived experience landscape. It explores whether those with lived… more

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