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Bristol Drugs Project is a specialist service for people who use drugs and alcohol, with an active arts programme, including a choir, orchestra and theatre project. Find out more from Sophie, Creative Communities lead at BDP.

What do the arts and mental health scenes look like in our neighbouring European countries? Fresh from a visit to Germany, here are some of the organisations and projects we know about.

We are awarding 32 new grants - out of a very strong field - this week to organisations who want engage more men in creative mental health. The Director of the Foundation explains the decision-making.

At 22 years old, Pallant House's community programme must be one of the - if not THE - longest running in any Gallery. Membership is long term and supports 200 adults with a range of needs, including mental health.

The Elixir Festival at Sadlers Wells in London has helped transport the idea that dance is for everyone, no matter your age, into the mainstream. David Cutler reflects on another great programme this year.

With their strong belief that art can help destigmatise mental illness, Brussels based arts organisation KAOS run artists' residencies in psychiatric hospitals, bringing together artists with and without mental health problems.

With a higher than average male suicide rate, Brighton & Hove Public Health first invested in a Men's Shed run by arts organisation, Fabrica, now vastly oversubscribed. Fabrica's Clare Hankinson shares their model.

Prime Ministers with action plans have delivered important changes from the repeal of section 28 under Blair to the introduction of same-sex marriage by Cameron. Here's why the next UK Government needs an action plan too.

RSI's work is revealing increasing problems and harms caused by ‘Prevent’, particularly around data collection, the independence of the recent review, and surveillance in schools. Read Jacob's blog to find out more.

Why don't we see more comedy in creative ageing?