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鈥楳ental Health Research for All鈥� is a three-year programme funded by the National Institute of Health Research that aims to tackle barriers to mental health and care research participation for underserved staff and communities living with mental health conditions in East London and Essex.

Professor Fonagy is co-leading the programme alongside Dr Jenny Shan (香港六合彩中特网Partners) and Professor Rosalind Raine (香港六合彩中特网 Institute of Epidemiology & Health).

Evidence shows that communities living in the most disadvantaged areas of England have some of the highest numbers of people affected by poor mental health. People living in parts of East London and Essex experience higher rates of mental health conditions, serious mental illness and suicide compared to the rest of the country. However, they are less likely to use mental health services, have poorer access to high-quality care, and are underrepresented in mental health research.

A key aim of the programme will be strengthening the capacity and capability among staff working in NHS Trusts, local government, public health, social care and community care.

Professor Fonagy said:

鈥淭his is an important achievement for 鈥渓evelling the playing field鈥� within the current mental health research landscape. Patients and staff should have equal opportunity to benefit from research, no matter where they are, their social circumstances or their diagnosis. This research will enable us to identify where barriers to research occur and, crucially, how we may be able to overcome these鈥�.

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