What is the Independent Mental Health Network?

The Independent Mental Health Network (IMHN) is a membership-led organisation that represents a diverse community of past, current and future users of mental health services, as well as those with lived experience of mental health.

By working together, we believe that we can be a force for positive change in the way that mental health is treated, perceived, and recognised.

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Membership is free – you’ll be joining a network of people passionate about change in the way mental health support is delivered.


 

Current and Recent Projects

 

 

IMHN is delivering the Shine On suicide prevention and awareness campaign.

Earlier this year, we ran a day-long Suicide Prevention Summit. Over 140 people came together to discuss working together to address the issue of suicide. Read more here.

 

IMHN members in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are currently representing the network at partnership meetings responding and tackling the rise in mental ill-health as a result of the Coronavirus.

Read more on our opportunities page.

 

IMHN’s Bristol branch, BIMHN, is the lead partner of the Bristol Time to Change Hub.

The Hub leads locally on challenging mental health stigma in the community and the workplace by running training, activities, events, and local Time to Change Champions.

 

Latest from IMHN

OPPORTUNITY: Lived Experience Rep - Interventions Delivery Group

OPPORTUNITY: Lived Experience Rep - Interventions Delivery Group


Please click HERE to read the opportunity description, to find out a bit more about the role. The application form is here If you'd like guidance about how to apply for this opportunity, do feel free to read out application guidance…
OPPORTUNITY: BNSSG Community Mental Health Programme – Mental Health and Wellbeing Integrated Network Team Delivery Group

OPPORTUNITY: BNSSG Community Mental Health Programme – Mental Health and Wellbeing Integrated Network Team Delivery Group


Please find the Opportunity Description here Click here for the application form You might find our Application guide helpful - it will give you some guidance about how to apply for a Lived Experience Rep role.  
IMHN's response to the government's planned £4bn welfare cuts

IMHN's response to the government's planned £4bn welfare cuts


  PLAIN TEXT VERSION: “We are incredibly concerned to hear that the Government plans to cut £4bn from the welfare budget, citing that they aim to get people "back into work". We are worried that these cuts will disproportionately affect…