LGBT+ survivors and mental health
Central to the LGBT+ Spotlight was the troubling finding that victims of domestic abuse who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT+) are more likely to experience mental ill health.
News and views
In this library you will find our latest press releases, statements and blogs. Please contact us for expert interview, comment, analysis and data. We have a wealth of experience speaking on television and radio, advising documentary makers, and speaking at national conferences and events.
Domestic abuse, mental health and homelessness: The Housing First Model
Research has shown that domestic abuse is the most common cause of depression and other mental health difficulties in women. Alongside this, we also know that gender-based violence and abuse is a key cause of homelessness for women.
Role of hospitals in responding to domestic abuse and mental health
Identification and hospital Idvas. Impactful investments by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in responding to domestic abuse.
Domestic abuse and mental health: a GP’s perspective
Dr Katherine Pitt, a GP Registrar and researcher, shares her professional experiences of how domestic abuse impacts upon mental health.
Responding to women’s mental health needs
Discover influential practice from NHS Camden and Islington. Shirley McNicholas explains Women's Strategy group and monitoring standards for women in all services.
Young people, domestic abuse and mental health
One in five children have been exposed to domestic abuse. SafeLives estimates that around 130,000 children in the UK live in households with high-risk domestic abuse; that is, where there is a significant risk of harm or death
Domestic abuse: How can Community Mental Health Nurses respond
Women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse generally have poorer health than other women. Health issues include chronic problems with digestion, kidney and bladder function and headaches, poorer pregnancy outcomes, lower birthweight babies, eating disorders and substance misuse.
Collaboration between Idvas and Community Psychiatric Nurses
Vickie Crompton on the case for collaboration between Idvas and community psychiatric nurses. Read the learning from innovative practice in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
A view from the frontline: the role of the Mental Health Idva
Find out about the creation and intricacies of the Mental Health Idva role, from conception to referrals to interventions. Guest blog from Amber Canham.
Tips for mental health professionals working with survivors of domestic abuse
Understanding the link between domestic abuse and mental health: Insights from a mental health coordinator. Practical tips for professionals from Standing Together.
Why mental health support for survivors of domestic abuse is so vital
World Mental Health Day and the start of our series, Donna describes why responding to the mental health needs of survivors of domestic abuse is essential, and outlines the progress being made within the domestic abuse sector.
A night with Police Scotland
Join Lucy McDonald, SafeLives' Programme Lead for Scotland, on a insightful night shift with Police Scotland, observing their crucial response to domestic abuse.