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Mental health problems cost UK economy at least GBP 118 billion a year - new research : Mental health problems cost UK economy at least GBP 118 billion a year - new research

2 Mar 2022 / Research

Call for students in Scotland to share views on mental health support at college : Call for students in Scotland to share views on mental health support at college

23 Feb 2022 / Research

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is calling on college students living in Scotland to share their experiences to help improve mental health and wellbeing support at colleges across the country. 

Strategy provides strong basis for preventing mental health problems in Northern Ireland : Strategy provides strong basis for preventing mental health problems in Northern Ireland

29 Jun 2021 / Campaign

The Mental Health Foundation welcomes publication of the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 for Northern Ireland. 

New strategy provides strong basis for preventing mental health problems in Northern Ireland : New strategy provides strong basis for preventing mental health problems in Northern Ireland

29 Jun 2021 / Prevention resources and tools

The Mental Health Foundation today welcomes publication of the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 for Northern Ireland.

Statement into Scottish Government announcement of additional funding into NHS mental health services in Scotland : Statement into Scottish Government announcement of additional funding into NHS mental health services in Scotland

27 Mar 2020 / Influencing policies

Response to latest CAMHS figures for Scotland, which highlight the need for prevention : Response to latest CAMHS figures for Scotland, which highlight the need for prevention

3 Mar 2020 / Families, children and young people

Our response to the latest CAMHS figures issued today.

Scotland and Finland join forces on mental health : Scotland and Finland join forces on mental health

15 Jan 2020 / Influencing policies

A delegation of Finnish Parliamentarians and charities are headed to Scotland this week in a fact-finding and knowledge-exchange mission on mental health.

Physical activity shown to improve the lives of people with severe mental health problems – new Mental Health Foundation study in Northern Ireland : Physical activity shown to improve the lives of people with severe mental health problems – new Mental Health Foundation study in Northern Ireland

5 Dec 2019 / Research

A study of 31 people with severe mental health problems in Northern Ireland conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed evidence of the beneficial impact of physical exercise.

Hundreds of thousands of men affected by body image issues : Hundreds of thousands of men affected by body image issues

12 Nov 2019 / Prevention resources and tools

Hundreds of thousands of men across Scotland have struggled with body image issues, according to survey findings published by the Mental Health Foundation Scotland as part of men’s health awareness month Movember.

Charity "mentoring scheme" gives Scotland's refugees the skills to flourish : Charity "mentoring scheme" gives Scotland's refugees the skills to flourish

6 Feb 2019 / Challenging mental health inequalities

The Mental Health Foundation Scotland is today (6 February) shining a spotlight on its mentoring scheme, which pairs Scotland’s refugee and asylum-seeking communities with employers, equipping them with the life skills, confidence and opportunity to make a full contribution to their new home – as well as fostering social connections and boosting their mental health.