Danny Bowman
Danny Bowman
Conservatism Studies Conference 2023
University of Edinburgh
January 2023
I was delighted to present my most recent research on 'Conservatism and Mental Health Policy Across the UK' at Old College, University of Edinburgh. The core findings suggest that Conservative parties across the UK diverge in their approaches to mental health policy.
Great North Run 2023 for Rethink Mental Illness.
I was delighted to the run the Great North Run for Rethink Mental Illness, a charity that provides an enormous amount of support and guidance for those experiencing severe mental health disorders. The run raised £1,050 for the charity with all monies going directly to helping those experiencing acute mental illness.
Instagram Live with Orri UK: Eating Disorders Treatment Specialist
February 2023
It was great to feature on Orri UK's Instagram Live series discussing my own experience with a body image disorder as a man and offering advice for those still going through their own recovery journey. The main message to those still on that journey is to be patient, kind to yourself and never give up! Recovery is always possible.
Check out Orri's fantastic work here: Welcome to Orri - Eating Disorder Treatment Specialist (orri-uk.com)
MaleVoicED Charity Turns Two!
Wonderful to be in the House of Lords as Vice-Chair today with Patron Lord Lingfield, fellow trustees Ian McKay and Debbie Roche, and our wonderful facilitators Helen and Nikki of MaleVoicED.
The charity is excited to expand support to males experiencing eating disorders over the next year!
Running Great North Run 2019 for Sane
Running Great North Run 2019 for Sane
I ran for Sane at Great North Run 2019 raising £440 for this fantastic charity.
SANE is a UK-wide charity working to improve quality of life for people affected by mental illness. SANE has three main objectives linked to our aims and outcomes:
To raise awareness and combat stigma about mental illness, educating and campaigning to improve mental health services.
To provide care and emotional support for people with mental health problems, their families and carers as well as information for other organisations and the public.
To initiate research into the causes and treatments of serious mental illness such as schizophrenia and depression and the psychological and social impact of mental illness.
