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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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.
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.
Mental health problems cost UK economy at least GBP 118 billion a year : Mental health problems cost UK economy at least GBP 118 billion a year
2 Mar 2022
Mental Health Foundation and London School of Economics and Political Science joint report examines the scale of costs.
People with long-term conditions more anxious about unlocking : People with long-term conditions more anxious about unlocking
12 Aug 2021
UK adults who have physical and mental health conditions are significantly more anxious about the easing of lockdown restrictions, according to new findings from an ongoing study of the pandemic by the Mental Health Foundation and its university partners.
Parents overwhelmingly support relationships education : Parents overwhelmingly support relationships education
23 Jun 2021
The vast majority of parents want schools to help their children understand relationships and mental health, new research reveals.
Landmark mental health study reveals mixed picture : Landmark mental health study reveals mixed picture
22 Mar 2021
Pandemic one year on: Landmark mental health study reveals mixed picture, as anxiety falls but loneliness rises.
Teenagers' mental health under severe pressure as pandemic continues : Teenagers' mental health under severe pressure as pandemic continues
31 Jan 2021
Read about our latest research on teenagers' mental health during the pandemic.
Coping with the pandemic : Coping with the pandemic
6 Oct 2020
New research from the Mental Health Foundation and collaborating universities reveals how UK adults are managing stress during the pandemic.
Millions still feeling hopeless as lockdown eases : Millions still feeling hopeless as lockdown eases
9 Jul 2020
Millions still feeling hopeless as lockdown eases: new briefing from the Mental Health Foundation.