Social Media Ban brings opportunities and risks : Social Media Ban brings opportunities and risks
20 Jan 2026
We share our view after the UK government launched a consultation on limiting social media by age.
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Mental Health Foundation reacts to Mental Health Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent : Mental Health Foundation reacts to Mental Health Act 2025 receiving Royal Assent
18 Dec 2025
We react to the reformed Mental Health Act receiving Royal Assent
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.
Mental Health Foundation responds to UK Budget : Mental Health Foundation responds to UK Budget
26 Nov 2025
The Mental Health Foundation has responded to measures announced in today’s UK Budget (26 November 2025).
Mental Health Foundation responds to planned changes to asylum system : Mental Health Foundation responds to planned changes to asylum system
17 Nov 2025
In recent days, the Home Secretary has confirmed plans to implement ‘Danish-inspired’ changes to the asylum system. Our Head of Policy, Oliver Chantler responds.
Letter warning government against 'half-measures' on two-child limit : Letter warning government against 'half-measures' on two-child limit
12 Nov 2025
As part of the Child Poverty Action group, we've sent a letter to the UK government warning the government against half measures when abolishing the two-child benefit cap.
Mental Health Foundation responds to launch of government review of youth inactivity : Mental Health Foundation responds to launch of government review of youth inactivity
11 Nov 2025
We respond to the UK government's announcement of an independent investigation into rising youth inactivity.
Experts reach consensus on six biggest opportunities to improve mental health outcomes : Experts reach consensus on six biggest opportunities to improve mental health outcomes
6 Nov 2025
Our new research highlights which factors provide the best chance of addressing rising levels of poor mental health, and reducing inequalities.
Employers’ role in preventing poor mental health : Employers’ role in preventing poor mental health
5 Nov 2025
The recommendations in the UK government’s Keep Britain Working Review place a welcome emphasis on the workplace’s role in preventing poor mental health.
Average adult has only 3 days a week with good quality sleep : Average adult has only 3 days a week with good quality sleep
24 Oct 2025 / Prevention resources and tools
New research from the Mental Health Foundation reveals that millions of people across the UK aren't getting the sleep they need for good mental health.