Posts tagged mental health

“It is a profound responsibility…to carry the stories of those who have been marginalised, silenced, or harmed by discrimination.”

By sounddelivery

Posted on September 8, 2026

For over 25 years, Majid Iqbal has built his career behind the scenes as a lawyer. Today, as CEO of the Islamophobia Response Unit, he’s using his legal expertise to stand alongside people affected by Islamophobic hate crime and discrimination. In his blog, he reflects on the responsibility of carrying other people’s stories and why he’s on our Spokesperson Leadership Programme to speak more publicly about the issues faced by his community.

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“The biggest challenge is decolonising mental health and providing a way for Somali mental health to be translated.”

By sounddelivery

Posted on September 3, 2026

Psychotherapist and Founder of the Somali Mental Health Network, Salma Mohamed, is working to make mental health support more culturally responsive, accessible and meaningful for Somali communities.

Through the Somali Mental Health Network, Salma brings together mental health professionals, community organisations, healthcare services and wider partners to strengthen mental health literacy, improve early prevention and help shape services that better understand culture, faith, identity and lived experience.

Through our Spokesperson Leadership Programme, Salma is developing the skills to bring these conversations to wider public, professional and media audiences.

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“The day I had to save my daughter’s life, changed the course of mine”

By sounddelivery

Posted on August 27, 2026

When Kristine Reilly-Blake’s daughter experienced multiple life-threatening asthma attacks, she found herself asking a question that nobody else seemed to be asking: could their home be making her ill?

What began as a mother’s determination to protect her child has since evolved into a career dedicated to transforming how the UK approaches housing, health and indoor air quality. Today, Kristine is recognised as a leading voice in medically important remediation, healthy buildings and indoor environmental health, working across housing, construction, healthcare and policy to drive meaningful change.

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“I would love to see a Resolute Lotus in every town. When a survivor has lived experience, a peer connects with them in a way that others cannot.”

By sounddelivery

Posted on August 13, 2026

Deborah Jones, the founder of Resolute, has dedicated years to tackling the systemic failures surrounding domestic abuse, creating a comprehensive, survivor-led support network. Her journey, born from her own experience of navigating a system that often fails those it aims to protect, is driven by a deep commitment to shifting the focus from crisis management to genuine prevention.

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“I want to ensure that every young adult living with a hidden disability feels seen, supported and empowered to advocate for the change they deserve.”

By sounddelivery

Posted on August 5, 2026

When Amy Thompson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) shortly after her 21st birthday, her life changed overnight. Alongside coming to terms with her diagnosis, she quickly realised how few spaces existed for young adults navigating life with a hidden disability.

Rather than accept that gap, Amy set out to change it.

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