UK's 20-year social media experiment must end : UK's 20-year social media experiment must end
27 May 2026 / Online lives and digital well-being
We've published our response to the UK government's Growing Up in the Online World consultation
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Action for all of us: our Mental Health Awareness Week event : Action for all of us: our Mental Health Awareness Week event
15 May 2026 / Challenging mental health inequalities
Our event during Mental Health Awareness Week brought together people from across the mental health sector, to create a shared space to discuss our common goal: improving mental health
One in three UK adults turn to nature to support their mental health, new polling reveals : One in three UK adults turn to nature to support their mental health, new polling reveals
15 May 2026 / Prevention resources and tools
The Mental Health Foundation is encouraging more people to get outdoors after new polling revealed that one in three (30%) UK adults spend time in nature to support their mental health. Naturalist, author and TV presenter Chris Packham supports the Mental Health Foundation’s call for more people to enjoy nature.
Mental Health Foundation applauds announcement of government mental health plan : Mental Health Foundation applauds announcement of government mental health plan
15 May 2026 / Challenging mental health inequalities
The government has announced a call for evidence to feed into a new cross-government plan for addressing levels of poor mental health in England. Responding to the announcement, Mark Rowland, Chief Executive at Mental Health Foundation, said:
“This is a big moment for England’s mental health...
Community sharing app delivers mental health and wellbeing benefits, survey finds : Community sharing app delivers mental health and wellbeing benefits, survey finds
12 May 2026 / Online lives and digital well-being
Users of sharing app Olio, which helps people save money, cut waste, and connect with their community, are discovering unexpected benefits including improved mood, a renewed sense of purpose, and stronger community connections.
Self isolation and “bed rotting” most common harmful coping habits for Scots : Self isolation and “bed rotting” most common harmful coping habits for Scots
12 May 2026 / Prevention resources and tools
We've released more data, looking at people in Scotland's use of unhealthy coping mechanisms when “stressed, anxious, or low.”
UK using harmful habits to manage mental health : UK using harmful habits to manage mental health
11 May 2026 / Prevention resources and tools
New data we released today has revealed widespread use of unhealthy coping mechanisms by people when they are “stressed, anxious, or low.”
Our Chief Executive, Mark Rowland, to step down in September 2026 : Our Chief Executive, Mark Rowland, to step down in September 2026
7 May 2026 / Working lives
Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of Mental Health Foundation, today announced he will be stepping down from the role in September 2026.
Stars step out to champion good mental health for all : Stars step out to champion good mental health for all
14 Apr 2026 / Prevention resources and tools
TV legend Gaby Roslin, comedian Fats Timbo, actor Ore Oduba, mega influencer Jim Chapman, drag performer Veronica Green, performer and presenter Dr Ranj Singh, and TV and Radio presenter Melvin Odoom have all showcased bold green looks styled by celebrity fashion stylist Ellis Ranson to champion the campaign and encourage people to join in on Thursday 14 May. Wearing green, the international colour of mental health awareness, will help spark conversations and show visible support for good mental health for all.
UK government announces reduction in share of NHS spend : UK government announces reduction in share of NHS spend
12 Mar 2026 / Challenging mental health inequalities
Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health, has delivered a statement to the House of Commons in which he confirmed that funding for mental health has fallen as a proportion of NHS spending in England.