Publications

Appendices for the Making Best Interests Decisions: People and Processes main report.

The Best Interests Decisions Study was the first large-scale national research to find out about professional practices in best interests decisions made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The study was funded by the Department of Health.

The Best Interests Decisions Study was the first large-scale national research to find out about professional practices in best interests decisions made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The study was funded by the Department of Health.

A research paper published by the Mental Health Foundation along with Rethink Mental Illness, Mind and the Centre for Mental Health to evaluate the delivery of the government's 2011 'No Health Without Mental Health' strategy.

An overview of the Mental Health Foundation and the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities projects and achievements for 2010/11.

It can be hard to know what to do when someone you work with is going through a tough time or has a mental health problem. This booklet outlines how you can help and suggests where to go for further advice.

Many older people experience disadvantages that can act as barriers to participating in social and creative activities that protect good mental health. This review provides evidence about the benefits of art activities.

Two years after the introduction of direct payments for people who lack capacity, this report outlines the challenges and solutions to its implementation.

This booklet explains that mental health problems are not simply a part of getting older and gives tips for people in their 60s.

The Brighter Futures project was developed and informed by a 4 year programme of work which provided evidence on mental health in later life.