The government has made mental health a priority, stating that "There is no health without mental health".

The Church is well placed to make a significant difference in the area of mental health. We can be a force to end stigma, and we can also be a place of inclusion, welcome and ministry. Mental Health Matters is working to make mental well being a priority in our Churches today - No spiritual health without mental health!

 

In February 2012 The Archbishop of Canterbury joined a Mental Health Matters meeting at General Synod and signed the Time to Change pledge to help end the stigma experienced by people with mental illness.

 

 

 

 

L-R Sue Baker, Director of Time to Change, Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, Revd Eva McIntyre, Co-ordinator of Mental Health Matters.

 

Mental Health Matters is part of the Committee for Ministry of and among Deaf and Disabled People - a committee of the Archbishops' Council.

 

The National Co-ordinator is Revd Eva McIntyre.

Eva was trained in mental health during her time as a prison chaplain and has a passion for work in this field. She is also the author of a book on the subject (see book section).

 

The work of Mental Health Matters is a collaboration between people in the Church of England and our ecumenical partners who are professionals and volunteers working on specialist projects and willing to share their work, expertise and experience. 

 

As you move around this site, you will find resources and links to help you learn and develop your ministry. You will also find information about existing projects and the people who co-ordinate them, so that you can consider trying them in your area.

 

The news and events section will be updated regularly and if you wish to publicise your event on this site, do email us - details on our contacts page.

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