News and Views
Suresearch members are involved in many research, education and creative activities and organisations in the Midlands and nationally. This area provides members with an opportunity to share news and views on mental health issues. Contributions can be emailed direct to Suresearch, or you can use our Contact Us page. Views expressed are those of the individual contributors unless otherwise stated. Images may have been selected by the contributor or our editorial team.
Change to April meeting date
We have had to change the date of our April monthly meeting to Thursday 5th April. This is due to closure of the University over the Easter holiday extending through to Wednesday. You can see further details on timings and venue on our Monthly Meetings Dates page.
Review of the Mental Health Act – Service User and Carer Survey
The government has recently set up an Independent Review of the Mental Health Act. The Mental Health Act 1983 includes the powers and procedures for compulsory treatment in psychiatric hospitals, Community Treatment Orders, and the police power to arrest and detain in...
In Memoriam – Sohan Soroya
Last week we received the sad news that former Suresearch member Sohan Soroya passed away on 7th January 2018. We send our condolences to his family. In the weeks leading up to his death, Sohan sent us some of his wonderful, evocative poetry for publication on the...
From Depression to Self Realisation: A Wider View
New Article by Tony Devaney published in Creative Resources. Exploring the cultural determinants of depression In a Channel 4 television documentary in 1999, called 'New Britain on the Couch', the psychologist Oliver James observed, " The thing that puzzles me is...
New Suresearch website goes live!
Our new website has gone live here at www.suresearch.org.uk, this weekend. The site may not always be available or may behave a little strangely while this process completes. At our meeting, on Friday, members had an opportunity to see a preview of the...
Arts All Over the Place in Birmingham
The Arts All Over the Place fundraising event on 6th December in Kings Heath, Birmingham, was well attended, with poetry, live music, food and fund raising activities. Arts All Over the Place aims to encourage participation and promotion of the arts in mental health...
Arts All Over the Place Fundraiser on 6th December
Birmingham based Arts All Over the Place, is staging a fundraising event from 19.30 this Wednesday 6th December, in The Station pub, 7 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7BB. Arts All Over the Place organises an annual arts and mental event each October. See...
Pilates Classes
When a friend of mine suggested that I should join a Pilates class I was not convinced. I have always avoided sports or any physical exercise except for walking. But I gave it a try and a year later would not be without a pilates class. It gives me a time...
Voluntary sector crisis care research
An article has just been published in the BMJ Open journal on this research being led by the University of Birmingham Health Service Management Centre, in partnership with Suresearch and others. The article, 'Contribution of the voluntary sector to mental health...
Editor’s Profile and Appeal for Website Contributions
[Originally posted 10 November 2017] I am writing to introduce myself as Suresearch website editor, and to ask people to contribute to the site through reflective writing and narrative in their own uniquely personal way, as well as sharing valuable news, views and...
HYBRID MEETINGS
Although we have resumed meeting in person at Park House, we aim to make our meetings 'hybrid', and members can also join online via Zoom. Click HERE to join and receive our newsletter with further details.