Our current projects

Shift is working in a number of areas to reduce and remove the stigma and discrimination directed towards people with experience of mental health problems.

You can read updates of our work in our news section.

You can see an overview of our projects in the Our Work section.

Our current publications

We have produced a leaflet that explains who we are and why we believe discrimination hurts us all.
More information and a link to download the leaflet as a PDF

The Line Managers' Resource is a practical guide to managing and supporting people with mental health problems in the workplace. The Line Managers' Web Resource website also includes information for employees.
Find out how to get the Line Managers' Resource.

What's the Story is a handbook for journalists and editors who report on mental health and suicide.
Visit the What's the Story website.

Shifting attitudes to mental illness.

Shift is an initiative to tackle stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues in England. Our aim is to create a society where people who experience mental health problems enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other people.
Find out more about Shift and how we work.

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