Child Poverty Strategy tackles key driver of poor mental health : Child Poverty Strategy tackles key driver of poor mental health
5 Dec 2025 /
We share our view on the government's flagship Child Poverty Strategy.
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Why new Taylor Swift album helps people’s mental health : Why new Taylor Swift album helps people’s mental health
2 Oct 2025 / Prevention resources and tools
With Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, due to be gracing the headphones of Swifties everywhere from Friday, we're highlighting the benefits big cultural moments can have for our mental health.
Mental Health Foundations' response to the Mental Health Strategy for Wales Consultation : Mental Health Foundations' response to the Mental Health Strategy for Wales Consultation
25 Jun 2024 /
Our submission details what we welcome so far in the Welsh Government's draft strategy and what needs to improve in order for it to fulfil its ambition.
Our response to the Scottish Government's National Outcomes Consultation : Our response to the Scottish Government's National Outcomes Consultation
30 Jun 2023 /
The Mental Health Foundation responded to the Scottish Government’s Call for Evidence, part of a review of the National Outcomes, to highlight how these Outcomes can better support national mental health and wellbeing.
Public mental health is true measure of political success : Public mental health is true measure of political success
27 Feb 2023 /
As the SNP leadership contest gets underway, we urge all candidates hoping to become First Minister of Scotland to make public mental health a priority during the current cost-of-living crisis and throughout the current parliament.
Nearby nature and green spaces could benefit mental health of Londoners : Nearby nature and green spaces could benefit mental health of Londoners
30 Jan 2023 /
This research, with support from the Mayor of London’s office, explains how activities such as community gardening, growing, walking and social groups can help Londoners and reduce the strain on busy NHS services.
Drive for good mental health : Drive for good mental health
30 Sep 2022 / Prevention resources and tools
A group of enthusiastic petrol heads is going on a tour of Scotland to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.
11 best ways to prevent common mental health problems : 11 best ways to prevent common mental health problems
12 Jul 2022 / Prevention resources and tools
The 11 most effective ways for people to protect their mental health are revealed in a guide launched today by the Mental Health Foundation.
Hundreds of thousands of adults in Northern Ireland affected by loneliness : Hundreds of thousands of adults in Northern Ireland affected by loneliness
9 May 2022 /
Mental Health Foundation is calling on the new Assembly to take loneliness seriously and create new £2 million Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund
Mental health problems cost Scottish economy at least GBP 8.8 billion a year : Mental health problems cost Scottish economy at least GBP 8.8 billion a year
2 Mar 2022 /
Mental Health Foundation calls for Scottish Government commitment to cost-effective prevention of poor mental health