I'm driven by helping people with mental health problems to enjoy their lives and take steps towards getting well
Kazim 2016 participant
Social work can really improve people’s lives, by helping with the social situations that play a big role in mental health.
Aisha 2016 participant
I get a lot of satisfaction from my work and seeing people’s situations improve.
Matthew 2017 participant
Social work is so holistic and practical. You get out and empower people. That’s how I want to help.
Sonya 2016 participant
It was the opportunity to be out on the frontline helping people that really sold Think Ahead to me.
Jack 2016 participant
Apply your mind to mental health
The Think Ahead programme is a new route into social work, for graduates and career-changers remarkable enough to make a real difference to people with mental health problems.
Latest news
“It’s one of the most important and rewarding professions you can do” – Chair of Social Work England congratulates Think Ahead’s first cohort on their achievements
Think Ahead officially launched its alumni network at an event on Monday night, ahead of the first cohort of participants completing the programme at the end of the month. After two years of rigorous academic training and on-the-job learning, Think Ahead’s first cohort had the opportunity to celebrate their achievements so far and look to […]
“Social work is the missing piece of the mental health puzzle” – Co-Chief Executive interviewed by Professional Social Work magazine
Think Ahead’s Co-Chief Executive Natalie Acton has been interviewed by Professional Social Work, a magazine published by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW). Natalie highlighted the importance of achieving greater recognition of the value social work can bring to mental health. She said that while attempts to tackle the UK’s mental health challenge have primarily […]
